Is the return of Sharon Osbourne to the X Factor enough to freshen up the show?

[Mr-Trainor]

When I heard she was returning I didn't think much of it, but actually I've watched the episodes so far and she seems good - definitely an improvement over Tulisa as mentioned above. I didn't watch it last year because I got bored of it but I like how it's back to the audition rooms and so far I think this series has improved.

To the above, I'd rather replace Gary with Simon .

[lemons]

What other changes? The fact they do it in the rooms? That's to give the illusion that it's going to be as good as it used to seem, but it's still the same old stuff, nothing new.

the small room
the fact that **** people can't get through because of the audience cheering them on
tulisa not being there!

[oli]

I would love Simon to show up and replace Louie, there was no real rivalry between Simon and Louie as the main guy on the show but if both Gary AND Simon were on the show I think that would be great, but it might be a massive disaster and they agree on everything Simon was starting to become more friendly towards the end as well and wasn't as rude as we all wanted him to be.

[Eoin247]

I would love Simon to show up and replace Louie, there was no real rivalry between Simon and Louie as the main guy on the show but if both Gary AND Simon were on the show I think that would be great, but it might be a massive disaster and they agree on everything Simon was starting to become more friendly towards the end as well and wasn't as rude as we all wanted him to be.

That was the point of having Simon and Louis. They wouldn't agree on things and filled different roles. If you had both Simon and Gary, then you would have two same role judges and it would be a boring duo IMO. I agree that Simon got less rude near the end of his time.

[-:Undertaker:-]

I'm glad they brought back the studio room and i'm chuffed they brought back Mrs. O - she's always been my favourite judge and I have never enjoyed it as much since she left all those years ago.... I think last year was so dull and boring I didn't bother even watching. My ideal judging panel would have Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell and Mel B.

I read today apparently the ratings have gone up since Osbourne returned.. so looks as though it's worked.

[Catchy]

I really don't like her, I find her so rude.

[Jurv]

yes definitely she's the queen of judges and adds an extra special touch the programme, it'd be better with simon too though

[Kardan]

I'm glad they brought back the studio room and i'm chuffed they brought back Mrs. O - she's always been my favourite judge and I have never enjoyed it as much since she left all those years ago.... I think last year was so dull and boring I didn't bother even watching. My ideal judging panel would have Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell and Mel B.

I read today apparently the ratings have gone up since Osbourne returned.. so looks as though it's worked.

Urgh, I can't stand Mel B. Saw her on this years America's got Talent and she was just crap...

[despect]

Hmmm, i'm really not sure on sharon shes alright i guess? i think there are other suitable replacements such as Mel B as others have mentioned, i think the fact she was mean to half of the contestants when she was on the show before as a temp made it so entertaining. Afterall, she has been in probably the most popular band ever, so she knows what sells and what doesnt.

[oli]

That was the point of having Simon and Louis. They wouldn't agree on things and filled different roles. If you had both Simon and Gary, then you would have two same role judges and it would be a boring duo IMO. I agree that Simon got less rude near the end of his time.

What I'm saying is that if Simon was reintroduced, the producers would obviously want him to go against Gary quite a lot. When Simon and Louie did it it was clear that Simon was the dominant character, whilst if GARY and Simon were at it, I reckon it will be a lot more interesting.