It’s been a hell of a year for Dannii Minogue. First she split with model Kris Smith and now she’s at risk of losing her job, after her position as a judge on Australia’s Got Talent was thrown into uncertainty when the show was axed last week.
A source says: “Dannii’s trying to keep a brave face, but she’s suffered so many blows this year, she’s starting to feel the world is against her.”
The show was ditched due to falling viewing figures. Another channel is looking at acquiring the show, but none of the judges, Dannii included, know if they’ll keep their jobs. Although it’s rumoured Simon Cowell wants her back on the UK X Factor, nothing has been confirmed and Dannii worries it might not happen.
The added strain comes soon after 41-year-old Dannii’s ex, Kris Smith – father of her two-year-old son, Ethan – has appeared several times in public with his new girlfriend, Australian model Maddy King.
'She's suffered so many blows this year, she's starting to feel the world is against her'
The insider says: “On top of that work stress, Dannii hated seeing pictures of Kris and his new girlfriend. It’s a slap in the face that she’s so much younger and that she and Kris are glued at the hip and look so happy.”
Dannii endured a difficult time in April when, just weeks after announcing her split from partner of four years Kris, 34, details of her fling with music mogul and then X Factor boss Simon Cowell in 2007 were sensationally exposed in Tom Bower’s tell-all book, The Intimate Life Of Simon Cowell.
A source says: “Dannii’s told pals: ‘2012 has been the worst year and it’s just got worse. I don’t know how much more hurt I can handle. It feels like someone has it in for me.’”
But insiders reveal, amid her heartache, Dannii is concentrating on Ethan and her clothing line Project D – favoured by Kate and Pippa Middleton.
A source reveals: “Dannii loves being a mum, plus her fashion line is going well, so she’s trying to focus on that.”