BLOODBATH ON THE X-FACTOR TALENT SHOW AS SIMON FIRES THE FEMALE JUDGES AND HOST.

Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul as well as host Steve Jones have all been axed from 'The X Factor'. Remember after the season finale when show boss Simon Cowell said he is keen to "take the show in a different direction", I told you there was going to be a BLOODBATH and that has happened.

The only guaranteed person next season to sit at that table is record producer L.A. Reid. Sources are telling me that Mariah Carey is coming after all and that Paula just heard TODAY! Lets wait and see. It's all about the money money money. Bring in Ryan Seacrest. lol.

SHE WON X-FACTOR BUT WHO IS MELANIE AMARO?

ABC News describes Melanie Amaro after her win last nite. Melanie Amaro, the newly-crowned winner of “The X-Factor,” is poised to be a big star. Below, check out three facts to know about her.

1. She plans to spend her $5 million prize in an unconventional way. Amaro told People magazine that her dream purchases would be a foot massage, a house for her mom, and a lifetime supply of chicken. ”Life will change a lot,” she said. “The most I have ever had before was $200, if I was lucky.” Of course, the majority of her money will go towards her debut record with Sony.

2. She’s spiritual. The 19-year-old, British Virgin Islands native is a devout Christian. She loves gospel music, and when she was named winner of “The X Factor,” pretty much all she could exclaim was, “God is good!”

3. She’s a Twitter fiend. With more than 179,000 followers, Amaro’s got a full-fledged digital platform, and she uses it. “Thank you all sooo much for all your love and votes and dedication,” she tweeted this morning, “i really appreciate u all, my dream has come true #IHaveTheBestFans.”

IS ASTRO SIGNED WITH ROC NATION? NOPE!

From Vibe magazine's Adelle Platon: News that Jay-Z signed X Factor’s wonderboy-rapper, Astro, may be a dated rumor to bloggers but it is definitely news to the 15-year-old rapper.

"I don't have a check or a contract, so as far as I know, I'm not signed," the Astronomical Kid told MTV. Rumors that the MC, whose real name is Brian Bradley, was signed to RocNation spread quickly after blogs reported that Jigga man’s camp was working to get the fellow Brooklyn native on a Willow Smith track.

A fan and judge favorite since his debut performance of Kriss Kross’ “Jump,” Astro’s future has been under speculation after his elimination last Thursday. He was sent home after his live rendition of “Black or White” with an original rap during the Michael Jackson episode. He rapped: “I look at the world like a Crayola box/ forget about colors/ let’s just rock.” Even Simon Cowell approved.

During his exit interview, Astro told X Factor host Steve Jones that being sent home was “for the better.” “The only reason I'm mad is 'cause I don't get to see my girl that lives in Cali, but I will be back,” he said. “I love my time. I've gained a lot of fans. People got picket signs tonight. I wish y'all the best of luck." Since then, artists have shown their support for the talented teen like hit producer Timbaland, who took to Twitter to offer some advice. “Never feel like u got to put on 4 nobody. Don't get me wrong, I ain't comin 2 u like no expert but like a big bro whose gone thru & still goin through the same struggles u r.”

For now, Astro will continue doing what he loves: making music. “I just wanna be in a place where I’m comfortable,” he said. “I don’t want music to be a job for me; I want it to be something I’m doing for fun.” --Adelle Platon

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