Kelly Rowland To Be New X-Factor Judge?

Kelly Rowland To Be New X-Factor Judge?
It seems things really do seem to be on the up for Kelly Rowland. After redeeming herself in the public eye following her split from Mathew Knowles, the singer is reportedly the front-runner in the search for a new judge on Simon Cowell’s X-Factor to replace Danni Minogue:

The race to replace judge DANNII MINOGUE is also hotting up, with KELLY ROWLAND, now the main contender if the Aussie is axed as expected.

Simon is keen for an American to sit next to him, Louis and CHERYL COLE — and the former DESTINY’S CHILD singer fits the bill.

The source added: “Simon wants his winners to break the States like LEONA LEWIS did, so having an American judge would help that.” {Source}

This would really be a good look for Kelly – most especially in terms of expanding her profile here in the UK. Onwards and upwards, ey…

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  1. ND February 9, 2009

    HEAVY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    CANT WAIT …………..

  2. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    I HOPE NOT!!

  3. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    I HOPE SO! she’d be FANTASTIC. she has more experience than anyone else they could possibly audition for the role. i think she and cheryl would be bffs coz cheryl really admires destiny’s child.

  4. SparkD February 9, 2009

    Great! She’s current, so she relates.

  5. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    ok that would be cool and itll be in the UK and in the UK being a judge is not a d-list thing like it is here in the states

  6. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    THIS WOULD NOT be a great move for Kelly. It WOULD be the EXACT opposite. Wash-ups judge music shows, not relevant talented performers. Now that Kelly's free of Matthew she needs to come out w/ a solid album & quite doing reality music shows. Come on with a GREAT album Kelly PLEASE

  7. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    i hope this happens she would be an overly sick judge go kelly!

  8. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    it’s expected – if the rumours of her signing with 19 are to materialise. 19 management have some rights to the show – or at least used to, plus all the artists end up signing with them.

  9. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    I think this is a smart career move. This will keep her in the public eye until she’s ready to do her make new CD.

  10. OMFG! February 9, 2009

    They want an American Judge who can help the artist break into the US Market…How Ironica considering Kelly Row can’t herself.

  11. Young One February 9, 2009

    Hmmm, let me see if I understand this correctly??? She leaves Matthew who yall say his main priorty is Beyonce to sign with Simon & them, correct or not? Now think about this:

    Leona Lewis: She has another album she's working on and they are trying their best to make her Mariah Carey Jr.

    Alexandra Burke: They will also try to make her a star in the US becasue she and Leona already have the UK on lock!

    PLUS: The next season of American Idol, sometimes they promote the hell out of the winner AND The runner up! Thats FOUR PEOPLE ahead of Ms Kelly Rowland, am I right or wrong? I she dug herself a nic little hole!

    Kelly will always take a backseat, ALWAYS!!!

  12. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    ^^lol lol

  13. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    Matthew, now whats wrong you!Kelly says, you a low down dirty dog thats what!You stole my career from me, matthew says, woman you talking crazy!Kelly says oh I got talent Im going to get into creations something, you never tried to to let me do.Matthew what you going to do Beys got talent! look at you your poor your ugly your a woman ain’t nobody crazy enought to marry you! Kelly says, any more record deals come? Matthew say could be could be now,

  14. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    Matthew, now whats wrong you!Kelly says, you a low down dirty dog thats what!You stole my career from me, matthew says, woman you talking crazy!Kelly says oh I got talent Im going to get into creations something, you never tried to to let me do.Matthew what you going to do Beys got talent! look at you your poor your ugly your a woman ain’t nobody crazy enought to marry you! Kelly says, any more record deals come? Matthew say could be could be now,

    ME: F*** YOU H**!!! YOU: WHO ME?
    ME: HELL YEAH YOU H**. U aint s*** nobody knows you.
    YOU: I’m sorry didnt mean it.
    ME: F*** YOU KELLY WANNA BUY YO ASS AS HER S****.
    YOU: YES Masta.

  15. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    I say DO IT! So long as this gig doesn’t take up too much of her time and prevent her from putting out her new album ASAP. At least it’s exposure and I think she’d be a good look for the show. As long as she’s still making music,I don’t have a problem with any outside venture she decides to persue. However,this is not yet official news,so to the folks who are already naysaying,chill out. It’s just a show. A very popular show at that. It would not spell the end of Kelly’s career. I have a strong feeling this is the beginning of new and exciting things for Kelly. Let the girl “work”.

  16. Anonymous February 9, 2009

    this is the best exposure EVER!!!
    just by appearing on that damn show your albums and singles will fly up the charts just like Beyonce.
    Haters are gonna Hate
    but the girl is fierce

    Kelly said
    “If it doesn’t make me weaker, It’ll make me stronger
    Cause you’re no longer… you’ll no longer have control”.
    that lyric part was soo written towards Matthoe Knowles.

  17. Anonymous February 10, 2009

    I guess I’ll have to watch it on the net because I live in the States. I wish she would promote herself here as heavily as she does overseas.

  18. Anonymous February 10, 2009

    Wait! How is Kelly going to do this? She’s supposed to be releasing an album this year,the Style Network has reportedly picked up a show that will feature her(stateside) and now she’s going to be an X-Factor judge overseas? How is she going to do all of these things that are taking place in different continents? Don’t get me wrong;if all of this is true and actually comes to fruition I’ll be elated,but I don’t see how these things are cohesive. I suppose it’s do-able considering X-Factor, if it really is the UK’s American Idol,is a seasonal show which will leave Kelly’s schedule wide open for other things. But like Anonymous @ 7:32pm said,none of this is official. Neither shows have been confirmed and Kelly’s album does not yet have a release date so all of this is still up in the air. I hope that Kelly is sticking to her guns and will make these things happen for herself,other wise she might as well retire at 28 because there’s nothing worse than saying you’re going to do big things but then never following through. I really hope this time Kelly follows through. No false starts. No false statements. Enough with all the speculated endeavors. Let’s see some things poppin’ with you Kelly. We’re ready and excited. Don’t let us/yourself down.

  19. Anonymous February 10, 2009

    i guess she’ll be running back to the uk now etta james must have threaten to whoop her a** to

  20. Anonymous February 10, 2009

    On another positive note, UNITY from the Ms.Kelly Diva Deluxe album (iTunes) is starting to get some serious airplay in the U.S. – specifically New York, Chicago and now LA. Already went to #1 in Canada. Perfect timing for Valentine's – " Two hearts forever " <3 <3 … Go Kelly 😉

  21. you already know February 11, 2009

    I AGREE WITH ANON 3:18

    I WISH KELLY WOULD PROMOTE HEAVILY OVER HERE IN THE US LIKE SHE DOES IN THE UK. BUT WILL HAVE TO SEE. I’M ROOTING FOR HER SO HOPEFULLY SHE’LL GET THINGS MOVING.

    Kelly and LeToya my favorites

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