Dermot O'Leary Hints At Sharon Osbourne Return To 'X Factor': 'She's A Lot Of Fun'
'She's A Lot Of Fun, Sharon'
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Dermot O'Leary has said if Sharon Osbourne does return to the judging panel, she will bring a lot of fun to the show.
The X Factor host insists he's as in the dark as anybody else about who will be sitting on the panel this year, but Louis Walsh is a definite.
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Dermot and Sharon
He said: "I don't know yet. I know I'm here and I think Louis's signed, which is always a worrying trend when it's just me and Louis."
Asked about Sharon's rumoured return to the ITV show he said: "If that's happening. I don't know yet but if she does come back she brings a lot. She's a lot of fun, Sharon.
"My first-ever show I did with her she kicked off her shoes and walked off live in front of 15 million people on my first ever live X Factor show. So she's a challenge but I really enjoy working with her, she's brilliant."
Dermot said during his seven-year run with the show he had learned the best way to deal with the judges.
He revealed: "You've got to get a relationship with them where you know them well enough to give them a hard time and for it not to escalate."
Dermot said he is also a fan of The Voice but wants the mentors to call themselves what he believes they really are.
He said: "It's a good show and I enjoy it because I like to see Saturday night television do well. They should be called judges as that's really what they are."
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'X Factor' Judges Through The Years
Series 1-3 (2004-2006)(01 of09)
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The original line-up: Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh
Series 4 (2007)(02 of09)
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All change: Dannii Minogue joins Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne, with Brian Freidman replacing Louis Walsh.Dermot O'Leary also replaces Kate Thornton as the show's host.
Series 4 (2007)(03 of09)
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The return of the Walsh: Louis makes a comeback after Brian Freidman is axed from the panel after only a few days of auditions.
Series 5-7 (2008-2010)(04 of09)
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The golden era: Cheryl Cole replaces Sharon Osbourne, joining Simon, Dannii and Louis.
Series 8 (2011)(05 of09)
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A mass exodus: Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Kelly Rowland join the only original remaining judge, Louis Walsh.
Series 9 (2012)(06 of09)
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Schermazing: Nicole Sherzinger replaces Kelly Rowland, joining Gary, Tulisa and Louis.
Series 10 (2013)(07 of09)
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She's BACK! Sharon Osbourne rejoins the panel after five years, replacing Tulisa and joining Louis, Gary and Nicole. (credit:Rex)
Series 11 (2014)(08 of09)
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REUNITED: Simon and Cheryl return alongside Louis Walsh and new judge Mel B. (credit:Syco/Thames/ITV)
Series 12 (2015)(09 of09)
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Bye bye Louis: Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora replace Louis and Mel, as they join Simon and Cheryl on the panel.Meanwhile, Caroline Flack and Olly Murs step into Dermot O'Leary's shoes as host. (credit:Twitter)