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29th Jul 2015

X Factor Judges Want Shaggy For Voiceover Role

Earlier this week Peter Dickson announced that he was leaving the show

Rebecca McKnight

Following the news that Peter Dickson has left X Factor, another name has been linked to his role.

According to reports the panel think singer Shaggy would be the perfect choice to take over the voiceover.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 23:  (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Singer Shaggy (born Orville Richard Burrell) poses for pictures during a visit to Kiss FM on July 23, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Alex B. Huckle/Getty Images)
Singer Shaggy is the judges’ first choice.

Nick Grimshaw told Lorraine Kelly: “I thought Shaggy could replace him.”

His fellow judges Rita Ora and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini agreed, calling it a “great” idea.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 08:  Nick Grimshaw attends the first auditions for The X Factor 2015 on July 8, 2015 at Event City in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images)
Nick Grimshaw put forth the idea during an interview.