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Sinitta ‘signs up’ for Celebrity First Dates after being dropped from X Factor by ex Simon Cowell

The star is hoping to find love on the show

So Macho singer Sinitta has reportedly signed up for Celebrity First Dates in the hope of finding love after being dropped by ex Simon Cowell.

The 53-year-old hit out at Simon, 57, after being dropped from this year’s judges houses on ITV’s The X Factor.

It’s now been said that the star is hoping to find “another strong male influence” in her life on the Channel 4 dating show.

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Back in January Sinitta split from her agent Jason Gale after a three-year romance.

An insider told The Sun: “Sinitta hasn’t had the best of luck with men.

“Her relationship broke down and she’s going through a rocky period with Simon.

“She’s definitely ready to have another strong male influence in her life.”

They added: “Sinitta once dated Brad Pitt so she’s got some very high standards.

“But hopefully she’ll manage to find a man who will treat her right.”

Earlier this month Sinitta was dropped by BFF Simon from this series of the singing competition for the second year running.

The singer used Twitter to let the world know that she won’t be doing the show.

Sinitta tweeted: “Today I was informed I will not be doing @TheXFactor again this year (after being invited back 2 years in a row and so close to filming).”

She added a meme with the words ‘that’s cold’ on it.

Fans replied showing their support for the singer.

One wrote: “Don’t worry about it darling – you are fabulous.”

Another added: “So sad you won’t be back on the X Factor!”

“I refuse to watch it without,” a third commented.

Last year Sinitta was ditched for spice girl Mel B and now there are rumours that new mum Cheryl will be taking her place.

Sinitta addressed the reports that Cheryl could be taking her spot.

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She told The Sun earlier this month: “You can’t look like that, have hair like that, have Liam, have the perfect baby, the perfect body, the perfect face, be a pop star, be drop-dead gorgeous and take Judges’ Houses.

“She needs to stay in her lane a little bit. I love you Chez but don’t even go there – not that I’m bothered.

“I thought I was coming back but now I’ve heard Cheryl is coming back. Simon has been a bit quiet – on text messages and Whatsapp.

Back in July Sinitta revealed she was definitely going back on the show.

She said: “I’m going back to the X Factor this year. Simon has admitted he made a big mistake by replacing me with a Spice Girl — even though they are fabulous.

“He’s realised it’s not always about who’s the most successful or who’s made the most money. It’s about chemistry and together we have that, so he said he wants me back.”


Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)