Dannii Minogue returning to The X Factor?

Dannii Minogue is apparently making a shock return to The X Factor 2015 this Summer.

PA Louis, Dannii, Cheryl and Simon A source told the publication: “Dannii is doing her judges’ houses for the Australian version of the show in the UK this year and as Cheryl is doing hers in France, it is quite an effortless distance for Dannii to travel”.

The 43-year-old is now working as a judge on Australia’s version of The X Factor, but is planning on holding the “judges houses” segment of the show in the UK.

But it seems they’ve worked it all out as new Xtra Factor host Rochelle Humes has confirmed it IS going ahead.

And while we are updating you all with the word on the street, it has also been suggested that Simon will be replacing his trusty adviser, Sinitta, with singer Paloma Faith at his house, whilst Nick Grimshaw has paired up with Jess Glynne.

The insider explained: “Simon isn’t happy with Sinitta,”.

It is now unknown who Rita Ora has selected as her guest judge, with Minogue reportedly in London this week to meet with producers Fremantle Media to discuss her return.

“She looks set to be axed”.

Simon Cowell is said to be on “good terms” with Dannii and knows she is “one of the best judges for spotting talent”.

She sat on the judging panel from 2007 to 2010, leaving in 2010 along with Si and Cheryl to make room for a new line of judges as part of the show’s big shake-up.

Evening Standard has contacted a representative for Minogue and The X Factor.