Walsh and Osbourne to stay on 'X Factor'?

Simon Cowell has hinted that Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh will return for the second series of The X Factor, which is due to hit our screens in 2005.

"It'll be a rematch so expect a similar line up," he said, after the final show, adding, "But it will be bigger and better."

Louis said, "I was desperate to win and I'll be back next year. I didn't lose, I had an act in the final who will go on to have a great career."

Previous rumours suggested that Cowell wanted to sign up Victoria Beckham for series two of the show, however Osbourne and Walsh have reportedly asked for an extra £250,000 each to come back for another series.