Producers of The X Factor: The Band wanted to bring back Mis-Teeq, a group comprising Ms Dixon, Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash.

Simon Cowell was snapped on the beach during day one of his annual Christmas trip to Barbados on Wednesday, sporting a painful-looking black eye.

The former Little Britain star, 48, shared a shirtless snap of his fellow Britain's Got Talent judge, 60, during his annual Christmas holiday to Barbados.

Rak Su star Myles Stephenson has taken a swipe at X Factor boss Simon Cowell and suggested he 'didn't try hard enough' with his boy band.

Cutting an effortlessly stylish figure on the sand, Lauren watched on as X Factor judge Simon, 60, hit the water with their son Eric and took a jet-ski for a spin. 

The X Factor boss, 60, went shirtless on the beach before enjoying a jet ski ride on Saturday with his partner Lauren Silverman, 42.

The X Factor star showed off his slimmed-down physique as the family enjoyed their annual trip to the Caribbean island.

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A source said the music mogul, 60, who is currently sunning himself with his wife Lauren Silverman and son Eric in Barbados, was 'obviously upset' at the snub.

Simon Cowell proved he's a big softie at heart when he donated £190,000 of his own money to a dogs charity on Saturday night. 

The music mogul, 60, flaunted the impressive results of his recent weight loss as he hit the beach with Lauren Silverman, 42, and son Eric, five, in Barbados on Saturday.

The socialite, 42, looked sensational in the eye-popping olive green one-piece as she hit the beach once again with partner Simon Cowell, 60, and son Eric, five, in Barbados on Saturday.

Lauren, 42, put on a leggy display in a black swimsuit as she made her way out of the surf accompanied by her partner, 60, and little boy, five.

Lizzie Cundy rung in the New Year in style as she hit the beach in a barely-there mint green swimsuit in Barbados  on New Year's Day.

Simon Cowell has revealed the secret to his 20lb weight loss is cutting out red meat and drinking light beer instead of regular beer.

Simon Cowell looked slimmer than ever as he went shirtless on the beach during his annual Barbados on Thursday.

Simon Cowell made the most of his luxurious Barbados getaway as he smoked a cigarette on a catamaran on Friday before packing on the PDA with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 42.

The music mogul, 60, showed off his svelte abs in black board shorts as he held his little boy's hand while walking along the beach in Barbados on Saturday.

The raven-haired beauty, 42, oozed glamour as she enjoyed another glorious day on the beach with her family, as they headed out on a boat together on Friday.

Australian singer Jack Vidgen gave an astonishing performance on America's Got Talent: The Champions which earned him praise from the star-studded panel. 

The X Factor, which first aired in 2004, has been nominated in the category every year since 2007. However rivals Strictly Come Dancing and The Voice UK did get a mention in the shortlist.

The stunner, 40, looked incredible while putting on an animated display on the shores alongside her son before she pulled on a tropical kaftan

Simon Cowell, 60, continued to show off the results of his new healthy vegan lifestyle as he enjoyed another day on the beach with his son Eric, five, in Barbados on Thursday.

Eric Cowell, five, could not contain his smiles as he held onto a lead and ran along the sand in Barbados with the excited canines on Thursday.

The socialite, 40, looked sensational in a cobalt blue, one-shouldered swimsuit while enjoying a day at the beach in Barbados on Friday.

Lauren Silverman, 42, looked sensational as she enjoyed an action packed day on the beach with partner Simon Cowell, 60, and son Eric, five, on the Caribbean island on Saturday.

The X Factor boss, 60, displayed his slimmed-down physique on a beach in Barbados on Saturday, before before hitting the jet skis with son Eric.

The X Factor mogul, 60, headed out on a boat trip with his glamorous partner Lauren Silverman, 42, and the couple's son Eric, five, in Barbados on Sunday.

The media mogul, 60, appeared in great spirits as he enjoyed a scenic stroll along the beach with his pet dogs Squiddly, Diddly, Freddy and Daisy during trip to Barbados on Monday.

Simon Cowell made the most of his last few days in the Caribbean as he enjoyed a leisurely beach walk with his beloved dogs on Tuesday.

The music mogul, 60, showcased his slimline figure and deep holiday tan as he was spotted leaving the first day of the Britain's Got Talent auditions at the London Palladium on Saturday.

Simon Cowell is back to work on Britain's Got Talent after his month-long jaunt in the tropics - and was seen leaving auditions on Sunday evening in London.

Simon Cowell's clean living lifestyle has extended to his mode of transport as he swapped his gas guzzling Rolls Royce for an environmentally friendly Tesla.

Britain's Got Talent auditions are once again underway in London - and judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams are back to their usual catty ways.

Amanda Holden marked her daughter Lexi's birthday on Monday - enlisting the entire Britain's Got Talent team and the audience at the London Palladium to sing Happy Birthday to her.

According to The Sun , Tim Patch, 70, from Australia arrived to audition before the judges in a pink thong, chaps and cowboy hat and painted Simon and David Walliams with his manhood.

During an appearance on the third hour of Today on Thursday, the 51-year-old said he had not experienced any racist comments during his time on the Simon Cowell-created reality series.

Styling her blonde locks into a ponytail, Amanda, 48, looked in high spirits as she took part in filming a hilarious sketch with her co-stars

The comedian, 48, is set to inject his trademark humour into the ceremony as he filmed the opening sequence for the upcoming show, taking inspiration from his Britain's Got Talent judges.

The pair appeared in great spirits as they attended the Britain's Got Talent photocall, held at The London Palladium, Soho in London on Sunday afternoon.

Seven-year-old comedian JJ Pantano was the judges' choice on America's Got Talent: The Champions on Monday, earning the show's last open spot before the semifinals.

David Walliams made a joke about embattled Love Island host Caroline Flack while presenting the National Television Awards at London 's O2 Arena on Tuesday night - and it didn't go down well.

Fleur East has said she was given a much-needed reality check after a friend tragically committed suicide and she was dropped from Simon Cowell 's record label, Syco.

Australian cabaret singer Hans, real name Matt Gilbertson, has become the first Australian act to go through to the grand final of America's Got Talent.

Simon Cowell gave his imaginary Golden Buzzer to eleven-year-old Alexa Lauenberger on Monday's semifinals episode of America's Got Talent: The Champions.

The X Factor judge showed off his impressive weight loss in a tailored blue suit while Lauren looks chic in a polka-dot dress.

The TV judge, 60, cut a casual figure as he joined co-judge David Walliams on the red carpet, after the pair made a dramatic entrance on a car-boat.

Amanda, 48, looked sensational as she stepped out in a vibrant jewel style gown that sheathed her lithe figure, while Alesha, 41, oozed sartorial chic in a loose blue suit.

Ant McPartlin looked sea-sick as he grimaced during a bumpy speedboat ride to The Lowry in Manchester for Britain's Got Talent auditions on Wednesday.

The Britain's Got Talent judges showed off their fun sides as they rode mini-motorbikes to the show's Manchester auditions on Thursday.