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Vinnie Jones' celebrity X Factor stint 'up in the air' after tragic death of wife Tanya


Daily Star Online exclusively revealed in May how the hard-man had been lined up by ITV and Thames, the production company behind The X Factor, to take part in Simon Cowell’s latest brainchild.

However, on Saturday morning the actor was left devastated after Tanya Jones died following a six-year battle with cancer, just days before he was due to start filming.

The 53-year-old passed away at the couple’s family home in Los Angeles with Vinnie, their daughter and other family members by her side.

While Celebrity X Factor isn’t set to air until the autumn, Vinnie Jones and a host of famous faces were scheduled to film in LA this week.

“Vinnie was all set to film the show this week but after Tanya’s devastating death everything is up in the air”

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A source told Daily Star Online: “Vinnie was all set to film the show this week but after Tanya’s devastating death everything is up in the air.

“Obviously Vinnie’s well-being comes first and there is zero pressure for him to start filming with The X Factor if he doesn’t want to.

“Producers are keen to give him space right now and just want to make sure he is ok, they have made it clear they will support him whatever he decides to do.

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TRAGIC: Vinnie Jones’ wife Tanya died on Saturday (Pic: GETTY)

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REVAMP: Simon Cowell is starting filming of Celebrity X Factor next week (Pic: GETTY)

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IN DOUBT: Vinnie Jones had signed up to the celebrity edition of The X Factor (Pic: GETTY)

“Filming is in LA where Vinnie lives so it’s possible no decision will be made until the last minute.”

In May Daily Star Online exclusively revealed how Vinnie, who released his debut album Respect in 2002, had been snapped up by bosses.

An insider spilled: “Vinnie looks all set to take part in the celebrity edition of The X Factor.

(Pic: DS)

“Talks are ongoing and the details haven’t been agreed but it’s more than likely he will make the final line-up.

“He may have a rough and ready persona but Vinnie is a great singer and loves performing.”

A second source added: “Producers are keeping tight-lipped right now, but it’s set to be a very exciting show.

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TV HIT: Vinnie’s part in Celebrity X Factor would no doubt be a hit with viewers (Pic: GETTY)

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RIP: Tanya Jones was just 53-years-old when she passed awy (Pic: GETTY)

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BIG PLANS: Simon is also planning Champions edition of Britain’s Got Talent (Pic: GETTY)

“Vinnie would obviously be a great addition to the line-up. He’s a great character and the public like him.

“I think it’s safe to say he would keep everyone on the show on their toes!”

As well as Vinnie, ITV bosses have also signed up EastEnders actress Jaqueline Jossa to take part in the hit show.



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