Simon Cowell sat down with former girlfriend, and Extra host Terri Seymour to discuss all of the rumors surrounding the X-Factor including the very shocking firings that recently occurred. Interestingly enough he blamed himself for opening his big mouth on how huge the X-Factor was going to be and when it didn't live up to expectations, there had to be a shake up:

"It's only because I opened my big mouth and said we were going to get 20 million [viewers]. If I hadn't said that, everybody would be saying the show was a huge success."

He admits that he discussed the firings with the FOX executives at the beginning of the year and reacts to Paula being fired:

"I would've liked to have kept her. She was very gracious and I said that to her. She understands it's business; it's never personal."

As for that Beyonce rumor that she is joining the X-Factor for $100 million, you can forget it. The show's entire budget is $100 million:

"No. I have no idea where this rumor came from. I read it online that I offered her $100 million a year. It's complete nonsense."

Although Simon refuses to discuss who is on the list for season 2 of the show, Terri did throw some names out there to gage his reaction: Madonna, Elton John, Mariah Carey and Katy Perry. Watch the video and see his take on those celebs.

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The next season of X-Factor is going to be a whole lot different given that Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones have decided not to renew their contracts with the show. Since that announcement (yesterday) it was also being reported that Paula Abdul has been let go and will not be returning in Season 2 either. That leaves Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid. It doesn't take a genius to realize the show will not work with just those two so it's only a matter of time before the new cast of judges is announced.

According to reports Simon wants to take the show in a different direction. Could that be swirling down the toilet? Who knows? If you recall Nicole replaced Cheryl Cole who was surprised to have been fired. Now her and Simon are back on good terms so does that mean a return for her?

Are you shocked by the shake-up?

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Us Weekly got the low down on Simon Cowell’s X Factor co-host, Steve Jones who will be manning the stage with Nicole Scherzinger this fall.  Here’s one obvious fact first… he’s hot!  He and Nicole are going to be the constant eye candy and I am more than okay with that.  In fact, this is going to be a really good looking crew overall!  Simon, Cheryl Cole, Paula Abdul, and L.A. Reid.

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Anyhow… here’s a bit on our new guy:

1. He’s already got plenty of celebrity support. After word of Jones’ appointment leaked online, CNN host Piers Morgan was quick to applaud his pal. “Congrats to Steve Jones on landing the US X Factor co-hosting gig,” Morgan Tweeted. “Great guy, really pleased for him.”

2. While Jones is a virtual unknown to American audiences, he brings a wealth of experience with him Stateside. Making his debut on TV’s BBC One in 2009 hosting Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, Jones went on to present the quizshow As Seen on TV. He’s also a seasoned actor, having appeared in small roles in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and Plus One.

3. Forget hours of time in the makeup chair! Jones is totally low-maintenance when it comes to grooming. “I cant be bothered! It takes too much time,” Jones told FHM.com of his beauty routine. “I want to be able to enjoy myself with my friends not be in the bathroom for 2 hours.”

4. Jones has a way with A-list ladies. The handsome host was once romantically linked with Halle Berry, Pamela Anderson and Hayden Panettiere! But don’t expect to see his former paramours pop up at tapings of the Fox series. “It sounds ruthless, but I’m not into the ‘let’s be friends’ thing. To me, ex is ex. Ex means I’m not going to see that person again,” he told U.K. paper The Sun.

5. Perhaps most importantly, he’s an X Factor fan. “It’s one of the biggest — probably the biggest — jobs in presenting at the moment,” the ex T4 presenter has said. “Of course I would love to do it. I’m a big X Factor fan.”

I can’t wait for the premiere!

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She’s baaacccckk. Paula Abdul is back in Simon Cowell’s life as one of the judges on the upcoming US ‘X-Factor’. Sources have told THR that the deal is done and Paula will be part of the highly-anticipated show that will be aired in September.

X-Factor starts filming today and Paula will join already announced judges Cheryl Cole and Antonio L.A. Reid. The deal for Paula to join was right down to the wire. Apparently Saturday afternoon they were still negotiating over some aspect of the contract that would have conflicted with her CBS show Live To Dance. But they got it all worked out and she will have her cute buns in the chair today to start judging.

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‘X Factor’ Is Already Breaking Records

As we previosuly reported, X-Factor will be hosted by former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and U.K. presenter Steve Jones. I’m loving the group of people the U.S. version of X-Factor has assembled. If America hasn’t already fallen in love with Cheryl Cole you know they will once this show hits the air. And who doesn’t love Paula Abdul? It will be incredible to have Antonio L.A. Reid on the show. He’s a very well-respected musical producer that has been around for a long time. To meet with his approval on that show will be a big deal.

Do you like the lineup? Will you be watching X-Factor?

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It just happened to be a bigger turnout than any other talent show audition ever to be held down there!

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The freeway was totally gridlocked and people were sleeping overnight on the street in hopes of getting a chance to impress.   By 9 AM, more than 18,000 people had lined up for the first rounds of auditions.

“The auditionees started from ages 12 all the way to people into their eighties or nineties,” an eyewitness tells Life & Style. The giant parking lot at the LA sports arena was packed full of people in their bid for the 5 million dollar prize!

It is a huge prize.  This is going to be huge.  Like American Idol huge.  Simon Cowell is gold.