Cowell believed to want Egan as 'X Factor' judge

With Simon Cowell wielding the axe on the X Factor USA, it has now been rumoured that he may be planning to do the same with the UK version of the show.

It has been reported today that Gary Barlow may be sacked and replaced by Kian Egan from Westlife who is currently a judge on RTE's 'Voice of Ireland'.