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Sharon Osbourne is demanding a £500,000 pay rise for the next series of The X Factor.
The judge, who received £1 million for series two, is pushing for a higher salary alongside Louis Walsh as a result of the continued success of the show.
An insider told The Sun, "Sharon and Louis know they can hold out for a huge pay day. Sharon is asking for loads more cash - but it is a big commitment to do the series as it runs for seven months, from audition to crowning the winner.
"ITV have Simon tied up, so they are turning their attention to Sharon and Louis. They want to sign the pair up for the next two years."
A spokesman for Sharon added, "We never comment on contractual negotiations. But we’re all expecting to be very happy at the end of the year."
