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JUDGE BRIAN MCFADDEN Cheeky ex-pat Irishman Brian McFadden rejoins the judging panel and has the goods to back it up, boasting a multi-faceted career as a hugely successful singer, songwriter and television host. Brian McFadden was destined for big things when he won a spot in the Irish boy band Westlife, signed to BMG by Simon Cowell and managed by UK X-Factor judge Louis Walsh . Westlife went on to have 14 number one hits in the UK charts alone. Brian left Westlife to pursue a solo career, with his first single “Real To Me” going straight to number one in the UK. Australians were first introduced to Brian through “Almost Here”, a duet recorded with pop princess Delta Goodrem, which became an Australian smash hit and ARIA chart topper. In 2007, Brian signed to Island Records through Universal and released the album Set In Stone, which included the Gold single “Like Only A Woman Can”. More recently, Brian released Wall of Soundz, which included the #1 smash “Just Say So”, selling over 100,000 units. Multi-talented Brian has also had a number of hits as a songwriter for such well-known groups as Il Divo and Girls Aloud and also co-wrote the theme song of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games “Together We Are One”. The last few years have seen Brian venture into television, hosting FOX8’s Football Superstar before appearing on Australian Idol in 2009 as a guest judge and mentor. In 2010, Brian signed on to his largest TV task yet, joining the AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT juggernaut. He said: “I love AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT; I enjoy everything about it – not only getting to meet everyday people but uncovering all the hidden talent out there in Australia”.
TV JUDGE ICON, AGE 58 DANNII MINOGUE AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT alumni DANNII MINOGUE’S CV is as long as she is tall (5ft 2in to be exact!). A natural performer, Danielle Jane Minogue’s 33-year career has traversed television, music, theatre and film since the age of seven. Dannii remains the AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT’S beloved – and only original - judge. Dannii also worked simultaneously on the UK’s highest-rated television programme, The X Factor in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and was hailed a ‘national treasure’. It was in 2007 that Dannii first decided to flip the coin, stepping off the stage and into the judge’s chair to launch AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT. Her natural rapport from behind the desk caught the eye of Simon Cowell, who snapped her up to judge and mentor on UK’s The X Factor. Dannii’s final series of The X Factor in 2010 was the most successful ever with an incredible final audience peaking at 19.4 million viewers. In a winning end to the decade, Dannii was also named TV Personality of the Year, Style Icon and Celeb of the Year. Dannii has also launched her own fashion label - Project D - lovingly co-designed with Brit and best friend Tabitha Somerset-Webb in the UK. In Australia, she has most recently become the global face of ModelCo’s ‘Fibrelash’, the latest eyelash enhancing product on the market and is contributing editor to UK’s Glamour magazine. As one of Australia’s biggest female exports, Dannii is no stranger to the music charts. A million-selling artist, Minogue possesses an incredible anthology of 21 smash-hit singles and five studio albums. Outside the world of showbiz, Dannii continues her charity work as ‘Ambassador for Young People’ with the Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s leading HIV and AIDS charity. She also accepted Olivia Newton-John’s personal invitation to become an Ambassador for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre Appeal. The charity is raising money to replace the old cancer wards of the Austin Hospital in Melbourne with a brand new building to be named the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.
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