Minogue challenges Cowell for 'meanest judge'

Australian pop star Dannii Minogue is bidding to take the title of meanest talent show judge from music mogul Simon Cowell.

The 35-year-old singer - who joins Cowell on the judging panel for the next series of British talent show The X-Factor - has already become unpopular with contestants because of her acid-tongued remarks.

Co-judge, choreographer Brian Friedman, says, "One girl came in for auditions and said: 'I used to like Kylie.' Dannii didn't like being compared to her sister Kylie and voted her out on the spot.

"She has left several contestants in tears - she's the meanest judge."