"Mean" Minogue shocks 'X Factor' hopefuls

New X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has started competing with Simon Cowell to be the "meanest" panel member.

According to Brian Friedman, who is also joining the show as a judge for the fourth series, Dannii reacted in fury when she was compared to her sister Kylie by one hopeful. She has also shocked other contestants with her cutting comments.

"One girl came in for auditions and said 'I used to love Kylie'. Dannii didn't like being compared to sis Kylie and voted her out on the spot," Brian told the Sunday Mirror.

"She has left several contestants in tears - she's the meanest judge."