Dannii Minogue 'refuses to sign' X Factor 2012 contract

Dannii Minogue

Dannii Minogue has reportedly refused to sign a new contract for The X Factor.

According to The Sun, ITV bosses have offered Dannii a return to the show, which would include a hefty £750,000 fee.

But despite auditions starting in less than a week, she’s yet to respond to the offer.

An insider told the newspaper: “Bosses are worried. Auditions start next week.”

The 40-year-old Aussie star previously hinted that she didn’t want to leave Australia because of her son Ethan, explaining that she didn’t want to miss being a mum to her tot.

Other names said to be in talks for the new series include Katy Perry, Mel B and Lily Allen.

Auditions for The X Factor begin filming next week in Liverpool.