Dannii Minogue Reveals X Factor's Toll on Mental Health

Dannii Minogue has spoken out about the significant mental and emotional toll her role as a judge on The X Factor took on her life, emphasizing the lack of mental health support during her time on the show. She described long working days and being the only judge present for early rehearsals with contestants, which left her feeling exhausted and unsupported. Minogue contrasted this experience with her current work on BBC Three's I Kissed A Boy, where she felt her mental health was finally prioritized by production, a support she believes was sorely missing during her X Factor tenure. She reflected on her decision to leave the show, citing a misalignment between her values and the show's direction, and noted that therapy helped her cope after her departure. Across multiple interviews, Minogue called for greater mental health awareness and support structures in high-pressure entertainment environments like The X Factor. Her comments highlight ongoing concerns about the well-being of reality TV talent and judges.