There has been plenty of speculation regarding whether Tulisa Contostavlos will return as a judge on The X Factor this year, and Simon Cowell has certainly been adding fuel to the fire. 
Simon has been in talks with David Bowie
Show boss Simon has admitted that he has spoken with rock legend David Bowie regarding his potential as a judge on the talent show.
Simon discussed the possibility with the Mail Online, telling them: "I think if I could have anyone on The X Factor it would be David Bowie. It’s no secret I’ve asked him, and he hasn’t said yes yet, but I’ll keep extending the invitation. Why Bowie? He’s a legend.
"He’s a great songwriter, he has massive influence on music today and he’s 100 per cent credible. I’m a fan. Not just of his music but of him, the man. He’s cool. Most of us aren’t. Bowie is."
"He’s a great songwriter, he has massive influence on music today and he’s 100 per cent credible. I’m a fan. Not just of his music but of him, the man. He’s cool. Most of us aren’t. Bowie is."
Will David Bowie replace Tulisa?
Meanwhile, former X Factor runner up's One Direction have admitted that they would be living very different kind of lifestyle where it not for their appearance on the X Factor back in 2010.
Speaking to the Metro, 1D band member Louis Tomlinson said: “I would be struggling my way through education or a life of crime.”
Irish Niall Horan agreed, adding: “I would have been at university, and a life of crime as well.”
Liam Payne however had alternative ambitions, stating: “If One Direction never happened I would be working in a factory or be a fireman."
Irish Niall Horan agreed, adding: “I would have been at university, and a life of crime as well.”
Liam Payne however had alternative ambitions, stating: “If One Direction never happened I would be working in a factory or be a fireman."
