Pop Idol/The X Factor judges
Pop Idol (2001-2003) judges: Simon Cowell Neil Fox Nikki Chapman Pete Waterman The X Factor (2004-2005) judges: Simon Cowell Louis Walsh Sharon Osbourne [Vacant] The X Factor: Battle of the Stars (2006) judges: Simon Cowell Louis Walsh Sharon Osbourne [Vacant] The X Factor (2006) judges: Simon Cowell Louis Walsh Sharon Osbourne Paula Abdul - Guest judge in auditions. The X Factor (2007) judges: Simon Cowell Brian Friedman - Judge in auditions. Louis Walsh - Absent for auditions because he was sacked. Sharon Osbourne - Last season Dannii Minogue - Debut season. Judges' houses (2007) guest judges: Sinitta - Debut season. Kian Egan Nicole Scherzinger Terry Ronald The X Factor (2008) judges: Simon Cowell Louis Walsh Cheryl Cole - Debut season. Dannii Minogue Judges' houses (2008) guest judges: Sinitta Shane Filan Kimberley Walsh Emma Bunton The X Factor (2009-2010) judges: Simon Cowell Louis Walsh - Absent for 11 October