The ‘Heart Skips A Beat’ singer has a long history with ‘The X Factor’, starting out as a contestant and later going on to host spin-off show ‘The Xtra Factor’.
He’s also served as a helper as judge’s house and, lest we forget, hosted the show for one ill-fated series, alongside Caroline Flack.
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Olly Murs
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After joining ‘The Voice’ as a new coach last year, Olly was then offered the chance to jump ship and take up a seat on the ‘X Factor’ panel, though he turned Simon down - something it sounds like the music mogul didn’t sound too happy about.
“I have so much respect for Simon and it was difficult to tell him no,” Olly told The Mirror. “I’m not sure we’re on talking terms.
“I felt I had such a great time on ‘The Voice’, why would I leave after one year? I felt I did an incredible job last year and I’m very proud of that. It was a good move.”
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Simon Cowell
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However, Olly clearly hasn’t turned his back on his old stomping ground completely, as he’s tipped to perform his new single ‘Moves’, which features Snoop Dogg, later in this year’s ‘X Factor’ live shows.
In the end, Olly’s proposed seat on the ‘X Factor’ judging panel went to Robbie Williams, who is currently serving as a mentor alongside his wife, Ayda Field, and former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson.
'X Factor' Judges Through The Years
Series 1-3 (2004-2006)(01 of11)
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The original line-up: Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh (credit:ITV)
Series 4 (2007)(02 of11)
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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 of11)
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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 of11)
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The golden era: Cheryl Cole replaces Sharon Osbourne, joining Simon, Dannii and Louis.
Series 8 (2011)(05 of11)
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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 of11)
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Schermazing: Nicole Sherzinger replaces Kelly Rowland, joining Gary, Tulisa and Louis.
Series 10 (2013)(07 of11)
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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 of11)
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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 of11)
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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's shoes as hosts. (credit:Twitter)
Series 13-14 (2016-17)(10 of11)
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A vintage line-up: Nicole, Louis and Sharon all stage sensational returns to the panel after the departures of Cheryl, Nick and Rita, while Dermot also returns as host. (credit:ITV)
Series 15 (2018)(11 of11)
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WTF?! Louis Tomlinson becomes the first former contestant to join the panel permanently, while Robbie joins the panel alongside his wife and 'Loose Women' panellist Ayda Field. (credit:Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)