Confirmed: Cheryl QUITS The X Factor

[zakman440]

CHERYL has sensationally quit The X Factor, The Sun can reveal.

The Geordie superstar informed show boss and close friend Simon Cowell of her shock decision at dinner in Hollywood last week.

Close friends have revealed the ex-Girls Aloud singer – who has recently found love with One Direction heartthrob – wants to focus on her music career.

There is no fall out with Cowell, who previously sacked Cheryl from the US version of The X Factor in 2011, sparking a long-running feud.

In fact, Cowell wanted her to return and the pair had started talks about the new series.

The pal added: “Cheryl told Simon of her decision at dinner last week in LA. They have had many discussions about the new series but she finally made up her mine.

“Her relationship with Simon is the best it's ever been and they both are incredibly supportive of each other

“Last year was one of her favourite series, she had a lot of fun mentoring her groups and enjoyed working closely with the production team on the show.”

The Fight For This Love singer wants to return to her pop career, which she put on hold last year in order to focus on the show, where she mentored Reggie and Bollie to second place.

Cheryl is currently recording a new album in LA, where she is spending time with boyfriend Liam, which will be released before the end of the year.

The friend added: “Music is her number one passion and she has just started working on a new album which she wants out later this year.

“She’s having a great time in the US with Liam and getting back to her pop roots.

“Simon understands her reasons. He is supportive. X Factor will always be a special show for her as it changed her life.”

Cheryl – who Simon said was an executive producer on last year’s series – has offered to continue in an advisory capacity and has pledged to return to the show for a special live performance.

The friend said: “She has said she's always around for him to call if he wants a secondopinion on anything to do with the show.

“She's set to be back on the show as a performer with her new music later this year.”

In a world exclusive interview yesterday to mark the launch of The Sun’s new telly column Bizarre TV, Cowell said Cheryl was happy again after finding love with 1D’s Liam.

He said: “We had a really nice dinner. They’re like two little chipmunks madly in love.”

Cheryl’s surprise move sets up the biggest shake-up in X Factor history.

The Sun has already exclusive revealed how Olly Murs and Caroline Flack have been replaced as presenters after a year, with Dermot O’Leary signed to return.

In February we told how Nick Grimshaw quit as a judge before he was pushed and last week disclosed that original judge Louis Walsh is set to make a comeback in his place.

And on Sunday we broke the news that Sharon Osbourne is also in talks to return to the panel alongside her close friend Louis and ‘frenemy’ Cowell.

The move would reunite the original trio of judges who were a feature on the show between 2004 and 2007.

Rita Ora remains in talks about her future, but is also being heavily pursued by The Voice, where she featured for a year before being poached by Cowell.

A TV insider explained: “The panel was too young last year with Rita, Cheryl and Grimmy. Simon is obviously back and it would be very exciting to have him alongside his old muckers Louis and Sharon.

“But he’ll be very sad to lose Cheryl. They became incredibly close and when he returned to the UK show he made her return a bottom line.”

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/7049424/Cheryl-Fernandez-Versini-QUITS-X-Factor-to-concentrate-on-her-own-music-career.html

Good stuff.

UPDATE: This has now been confirmed by ITV.

Cheryl has decided she will not be returning as a Judge for the next series of The X Factor.

The Girls Aloud star joined The X Factor in 2008. During her time on the show, she mentored two singers to victory - Alexandra Burke in 2008 and Joe McElderry in 2009. She left the show in 2010 before rejoining in 2014.
The singer met with Simon Cowell recently to inform him of her decision. She said: “I have had such an amazing experience being a judge on The X Factor. I have learnt so much and enjoyed nurturing talent but I’ve missed making music and am excited to be recording again.

“I want to thank everybody I have worked with along the way, especially Simon who I love to bits. I hope the show continues to produce stars and I wish them all the best.”

Simon noted: "Cheryl and myself spoke about this. I totally understand her commitment to making more records. She has been amazing on the show and in the near future we will be working on other things together.”

A spokesperson for The X Factor added: “Cheryl has been a great judge and mentor during her time on The X Factor, from her early years of winning with two of her acts – Alexandra Burke and Joe McElderry - through to last year’s series where she took Reggie ’N’ Bollie into the final. We’d like to thank Cheryl for her contribution to the show and wish her all the best with her return to music.”

Cheryl has enjoyed her involvement with the hit show but has decided to focus on her music career. She has started work on a new album which will be released later this year.

This will follow her successful albums; 3 Words, Messy Little Raindrops, A Million Lights and Only Human. She remains the first female British solo artist to have had five Number One singles.

http://www.itv.com/xfactor/news/cheryl-confirms-x-factor-exit

We're one step closer to the Simon, Sharon, Nicole & Louis panel!

[Pete.]

Nicole is coming? :amazed:

(I'm a tad surprised isn't she executive producer?)

[Braden]

Jumped before she was pushed?

[Ross.]

Here for this if it means Nicole is on her way back

[Saph]

The Geordie superstar

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[Denver]

They need to clinch a international female like P!nk or Avril

[Lostie!]

Nicole is coming? :amazed:

(I'm a tad surprised isn't she executive producer?)

Here for this if it means Nicole is on her way back

Pleeaseeeee.

[Pete.]

They need to clinch a international female like P!nk or Avril
Kelly R?

[Samm]

bai, she was way different to how she was in 08-10 anyway on the show

[Cal.]

Hated her 2014 but her 2015 one was cute :(

Anyway, here for Louis and Shaz again. Not sure on Nicole Idk if she'd come back.

[Samm]

I love Nicole but I'll be amazing if it was just the original trio and it ended after this year

[Jordan.]

She's over

[GiRTh]

Strange I thought she was an exec producer. Looks like the next series is the final curtain.

[Will.]

Perched for Sharon!!!

[joeysteele]

Great news, her going will for sure help me enjoy X Factor more this year.

[Black Dagger]

Here comes Nicole :clap1:

[Headie]

Cheryl – who Simon said was an executive producer on last year’s series – has offered to continue in an advisory capacity and has pledged to return to the show for a special live performance.

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[Glenn.]

Bye at people wanting Nicole back. Danni needs to return

[Jack_]

^ bye Dannii's dull as hell

anyway yaaasss now PLEASE let this be the first step in forming the dream, perfect panel of all ex-judges - Simon, Sharon, Nicole, Louis :flutter: it would be so good <3

[LukeB]

Dannii > Nicole

here for Ashley Roberts stealing Nicole's job

[Glenn.]

^ bye Dannii's dull as hell



Wow I've never seen such a wrong opinion

[Jack_]

She is though :joker: she's a great judge in terms of constructive criticism, and a dedicated mentor, I will give her that - but X Factor's an entertainment show and she provides little or no drama which the show thrives and is built off

That said, I'd have welcomed a golden age Simon - Cheryl - Dannii - Louis panel for old times sake despite how much idc for the girls

[LukeB]

I really want this years to be Louis-Kelly Rowland-Dannii/Nicole-Simon

[Black Dagger]

DANNII HAD ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC MOMENTS WHEN SHE OUTED DANYL AND PEOPLE WANTED HER HEAD ON A STICK ty.

[Pete.]

DANNII HAD ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC MOMENTS WHEN SHE OUTED DANYL AND PEOPLE WANTED HER HEAD ON A STICK ty.
This >>>

[Raph]

Dannii was my favorite ever mentor on the show

[LukeB]

I wonder if Dannii and Sharon would do the show together :worry: Dannii > Sharon anyway

[Glenn.]

I'd take sweet Dani over a cackling old ****** like Sharon. And Louis needs to stay away. If last year proved anything. The show can be done without him.

[Saph]

Rachel Hylton at x factor 08 after party:
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[LukeB]

Judges coming back isn't amazing tbh :worry:

Simon 2.0
Cheryl 2.0
Sharon 2.0

imo lost their sparkle.

[Jack_]

DANNII HAD ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC MOMENTS WHEN SHE OUTED DANYL AND PEOPLE WANTED HER HEAD ON A STICK ty.

One out of four years is not a lot :nono: she's lovely and probably the best judge ever, but she does not make good TV in the context of what X Factor is

I wonder if Dannii and Sharon would do the show together :worry: Dannii > Sharon anyway

Not a chance

I'd take sweet Dani over a cackling old ****** like Sharon. And Louis needs to stay away. If last year proved anything. The show can be done without him.

Cackling old ***** are what make the show :cheer2: this isn't The Voice

and lmaooo last year's series was potentially the worst ever in the eyes of most people and critics? It was a complete mess and Dermot and Louis' departures have a hell of a lot to do with it. The X Factor is not supposed to be a bastion of music credibility or a constructive talent contest, it masquerades as one but it's weekend, primetime entertainment show at its trashiest best

If people want something serious stick to The Voice?

[Marsh.]

She is though :joker: she's a great judge in terms of constructive criticism, and a dedicated mentor, I will give her that - but X Factor's an entertainment show and she provides little or no drama which the show thrives and is built off

That said, I'd have welcomed a golden age Simon - Cheryl - Dannii - Louis panel for old times sake despite how much idc for the girls

Yeah, we all love the "drama", the arguing over a "rule book" how exciting. :umm2:

[Jack_]

Yeah, we all love the "drama", the arguing over a "rule book" how exciting. :umm2:

Yes...we do...

There's a reason why X Factor was at its height through 08-10 and the panel/contestants/all the drama and attention they created in the press have a lot to do with it

People can pretend they hate it all they want but all I'd say is firstly you're watching the wrong programme and trying to pretend X Factor is something it's not, and secondly...when that kind of ~drama~ is removed the show falls flat on its face

[Marsh.]

Yes...we do...

There's a reason why X Factor was at its height through 08-10 and the panel/contestants/all the drama and attention they created in the press have a lot to do with it

People can pretend they hate it all they want but all I'd say is firstly you're watching the wrong programme and trying to pretend X Factor is something it's not, and secondly...when that kind of ~drama~ is removed the show falls flat on its face

The show is sh*te with or without it.

It peaked in those years because of the great mix of contestants. Not because of Louis Walsh squabbling.

The entire format is stale as sh*t.

No one's pretending it's something it's not. But let's not pretend Louis Walsh holds any worth in the entertainment stakes.

[LukeB]

XFactor 2010 acts was TV Gold tbh. I think XF is all about the acts rather than the judges.

[Jordan.]

Yes...we do...

There's a reason why X Factor was at its height through 08-10 and the panel/contestants/all the drama and attention they created in the press have a lot to do with it

People can pretend they hate it all they want but all I'd say is firstly you're watching the wrong programme and trying to pretend X Factor is something it's not, and secondly...when that kind of ~drama~ is removed the show falls flat on its face

That was when Dannii was on the show lol

[Samm]

Dannii said she was done with everything XF after she left the one in Australia :(

[Glenn.]

Bye Dermot is not one of the reasons last year was ****. I didn't miss it one bit. He's annoying and seems to think he's far more superior than he is. He's a hissing mediocre mess. It doesn't matter how they mess with the judges or the format the result is the same. The show is a mess and has been for a long long time. No one cares who is judging or presenting lmao

[Marsh.]

Yeah, did the presenter actually make a damn difference to anyone?

I could recite their script myself. The exact same every week.

The only relief was him not twirling around like a twat.

[LukeB]

Dermot is the XFactor :nono:

everyone wants a Dermot hug

[Glenn.]

Bye id rather hug a pile of horse ****

[Glenn.]

This is and will forever be Kate Thorntons job. When Simon sees sense and hires her back things will be restored.

[Marsh.]

Dermot is the XFactor :nono:

everyone wants a Dermot hug

Luke getting arrested for groping his bulge?

[LukeB]

Luke getting arrested for groping his bulge?

:nono: i would ask for his permission before i do that

[Jack_]

The show is sh*te with or without it.

It peaked in those years because of the great mix of contestants. Not because of Louis Walsh squabbling.

The entire format is stale as sh*t.

No one's pretending it's something it's not. But let's not pretend Louis Walsh holds any worth in the entertainment stakes.

It's both, I'd say last year's series had one of the greatest mixes of contestants ever, as did Sam Bailey's year...but they didn't do as well as the golden era?

Whether people want to admit it or not, or even know it themselves, they tuned in for the judge dramas and feuds, the fake fights, the ~deadlock~ sagas etc etc. Yes of course the contestants are important but the judges are just as much too

XFactor 2010 acts was TV Gold tbh. I think XF is all about the acts rather than the judges.

:joker: seriously? X Factor has always since like S4 been about the judges. The narrative in the press about who's going to be on the panel drones on for months every year, they have big, flashy introductions, there's manufactured drama surrounding them every series.

X Factor masquerades as a talent contest but it's an entirely entertainment driven primetime programme. Yes the talent pool is important but the judges are the stars of the show, especially in the eyes of the producers

That was when Dannii was on the show lol

:fist: okay that's a fair point, but I still don't think objectively speaking Dannii herself brings much drama or attention to the show. Louis' deadlock dilemmas are incredible and provided press attention for days on end, Simon's just Simon, Cheryl as dull as I find her does or did get loads of press coverage and also had feuds with a few acts like Wagner/Raign...but Dannii? Not really, she was just the levelheaded, credible judge in amongst all the crap, which is fine, but bringing her back on her own? What's the point?

[Marsh.]

:nono: i would ask for his permission before i do that

And he'll........ give you his answer........ after the break............

[Marsh.]

It's both, I'd say last year's series had one of the greatest mixes of contestants ever, as did Sam Bailey's year...but they didn't do as well as the golden era?


Because it's been going 12 years and, just like BB, the format is stale so it's not going to have the same impact year on year is it?

Hence brand new changes, or even a new show, being needed.

[Jack_]

Bye Dermot is not one of the reasons last year was ****. I didn't miss it one bit. He's annoying and seems to think he's far more superior than he is. He's a hissing mediocre mess. It doesn't matter how they mess with the judges or the format the result is the same. The show is a mess and has been for a long long time. No one cares who is judging or presenting lmao

:umm2: you have no idea what you're talking about

This is and will forever be Kate Thorntons job. When Simon sees sense and hires her back things will be restored.

omg people criticise Dermot as wooden but Kate Thornton must've been the most irrelevant, robotic, emotionless presenter ever :joker: :joker:

Thankfully she faded back into obscurity

[Marsh.]

I haven't watched properly for about 3 years anyway.

I won't be coming back for Dermot breathing into his mic (practically eating it) and ending every sentence with a question mark.

[LukeB]

:joker: seriously? X Factor has always since like S4 been about the judges. The narrative in the press about who's going to be on the panel drones on for months every year, they have big, flashy introductions, there's manufactured drama surrounding them every series.




You had Wagner sailing through, Katie being in the bottom 2 all the time and never got sent home and we saw the legendary "you know what sod it" and you had the best act of the year Cher Lloyd who fumed people. But you also had some good talent like Rebecca/Matt. It was a bit of everything which we don't get.

[Glenn.]

:umm2: you have no idea what you're talking about



omg people criticise Dermot as wooden but Kate Thornton must've been the most irrelevant, robotic, emotionless presenter ever :joker: :joker:

Thankfully she faded back into obscurity

You're entitled to that opinion of course. It's wrong but that's neither here nor there.

Also millions (albeit a few) of people don't tune in to see Dermot presenting. They also don't give a toss about who is judging.

[Jack_]

Because it's been going 12 years and, just like BB, the format is stale so it's not going to have the same impact year on year is it?

Hence brand new changes, or even a new show, being needed.

I don't disagree with that either, but there is absolutely no reason at all why a series in 2010 that was averaging like 15m viewers and peaked at nearly 20m for the final should then be followed the next year by a total crash and burn

The reason for it? The drastic, irreparable changes they made to the panel. It has never recovered. It is one thing having Simon leave, another having two, but replacing three judges from a golden era of the show with one irrelevance, another that's not that huge in the UK and then Gary Barlow is really asking for trouble - and it proved disastrous

I'm sure you'll say 'well Louis was still on the panel' and tbqh he was probably one of the only saving graces of those series but this is proof of how much the panel is important to the show. There's no logical reason why one series can perform so fantastically and the next not, unless you make such huge changes to the faces of the show

[Jack_]

You're entitled to that opinion of course. It's wrong but that's neither here nor there.

Also millions (albeit a few) of people don't tune in to see Dermot presenting. They also don't give a toss about who is judging.

...yes they do, or else the media wouldn't spend months devoting time to stories of who's gonna be on the panel, nor would 2011's series have crashed and burned so much had they not made such drastic changes

Whether people acknowledge it or not, X Factor is entirely drama, judge driven. It can make or break a series, and yes people do subconsciously care about it

And as last year proved, if there isn't someone who can steer the show competently, it falls apart and becomes a laughing stock. Dermot is important

[Marsh.]

I don't disagree with that either, but there is absolutely no reason at all why a series in 2010 that was averaging like 15m viewers and peaked at nearly 20m for the final should then be followed the next year by a total crash and burn

The reason for it? The drastic, irreparable changes they made to the panel. It has never recovered. It is one thing having Simon leave, another having two, but replacing three judges from a golden era of the show with one irrelevance, another that's not that huge in the UK and then Gary Barlow is really asking for trouble - and it proved disastrous

I'm sure you'll say 'well Louis was still on the panel' and tbqh he was probably one of the only saving graces of those series but this is proof of how much the panel is important to the show. There's no logical reason why one series can perform so fantastically and the next not, unless you make such huge changes to the faces of the show

Of course the panel is important to the show, just as the mix of contestants is.

But as you've just pointed out, Louis Walsh isn't the golden dust of the panel. The show will continue to decline this year with or without because after 12-13 years the show has already given us everything it has to offer.

Even American Idol knows it's time to call it a day.

[Jordan.]

@Jack Honestly I think people are sick of the forced 'drama' and that has what has actually killed the show. People liked and appreciated Dannii because she took the job seriously and was a breath of fresh air on the judges panel. If there was more judges who were serious about finding a credible artist who can forge a career outside of one single then the show might be able to rise again. Having Louis being a clown isn't going to do anything to save the show.

[Marsh.]

Yeah, I'm sorry, but the novelty of Louis' inane comments wore off about six years ago.

'You look like a little Luther Vandross"

"You owned t'stage"

"You look like a pop star, you sound like a pop star"

were funny and amusing the first maybe ten times. Now it's just sad. :laugh:

[Glenn.]

...yes they do, or else the media wouldn't spend months devoting time to stories of who's gonna be on the panel, nor would 2011's series have crashed and burned so much had they not made such drastic changes

Whether people acknowledge it or not, X Factor is entirely drama, judge driven. It can make or break a series, and yes people do subconsciously care about it

And as last year proved, if there isn't someone who can steer the show competently, it falls apart and becomes a laughing stock. Dermot is important

This is how I watch X Factor.

On catchup
I fast forward every part of dermot talking because he bores me to tears
I fast forward all of the judges comments because they bore me to tears. Because its the same every year. Same **** just different assholes producing it

[Pete.]

I grew tired of Louis' rehearsed saving of the joke act in the sing off

[Shaun]

I can't @ Dannii being labelled boring in the same post as wanting Nicole "Shamazinger" back. She was a catchphrase that was never funny in the first place and lived off her acts' charisma to make up for her lacking.

Dannii/Louis/Rita/Simon will do nicely

[Jack_]

@Jack Honestly I think people are sick of the forced 'drama' and that has what has actually killed the show. People liked and appreciated Dannii because she took the job seriously and was a breath of fresh air on the judges panel. If there was more judges who were serious about finding a credible artist who can forge a career outside of one single then the show might be able to rise again. Having Louis being a clown isn't going to do anything to save the show.

It's not, what killed the show was the drastic change to the panel that everyone had come to know and love in 2011. They've tried to repair the damage ever since but it's very hard to draw people back once they've left

I can appreciate why people like Dannii, I'm not even saying I dislike her...but I really, really don't think the vast majority of casual viewers care about her now on her own without the rest of the golden era panel.

And I'm not going to make any comparisons to The Voice this series because I don't actually know how it performs ratings wise these days but certainly in the early series its terrible format and more ~serious~, credible nature wasn't helping it one bit. People want entertainment, that is what X Factor is. It has never been a genuine talent competition with music integrity and I don't know why people try to pretend it is

On the bolded point though: X Factor constantly produces acts with longevity, in comparison to The Voice that's barely had any successful artists from it

[Glenn.]

I agree with Jordan.

You can apply the same statement to Big Brother. People get bored of forced drama.

[Ross.]

I've changed my mind I want Simon-Nicole-Dannii-Louis sorry Sharon

[Jordan.]

It's nothing to do with the panel... People are sick of the same thing every year and lack of artists making a career from the show, which is the whole concept.

Yes Louis causing an argument and getting media attention might bring in some interest but it doesn't save the fundamental problem of the show failing to deliver what it's purpose is.

[Lostie!]

I've changed my mind I want Simon-Nicole-Dannii-Louis sorry Sharon

Good lad.

[Marsh.]

I want the show dead.

[Jack_]

It has everything to do with the panel, or else how do you explain 2010's series finishing with an average of 13m viewers per episode to 2011's finishing with 10m? Or a 19m peak for the final compared with 15m? Where the hell do 3-4m viewers go in the space of a year when the show was at its peak? That is not normal: it is primarily driven by the irreparable, drastic changes they made to the well-loved panel.

I'd disagree that the show doesn't still produce successful artists either; Ella Henderson, Little Mix and Fleur have all had varying degrees of it since their series and they were all part of the 2011 onwards generation. The Voice has produced little if no talent whatsoever outside of the show yet it's still on air and people are still watching so how do you explain that?

[Glenn.]

Jack do you work for X factor?

[Jack_]

Jack do you work for X factor?

I wish :joker:

[Marsh.]

Because NO show is going to keep those numbers. It happens and then people have seen it, the novelty has gone. Lightning doesn't strike twice and it's not as if it was a massive exodus of viewers it was gradual.

It's like BB peaking with BB3 in 2002.

[Jack_]

Because NO show is going to keep those numbers. It happens and then people have seen it, the novelty has gone. Lightning doesn't strike twice and it's not as if it was a massive exodus of viewers it was gradual.

It's like BB peaking with BB3 in 2002.

It kept those numbers in 2009 too, 3-4m viewers is NO joke, that's pretty extortionate. A drop of 1-2 would've been understandable but that's a hell of a lot off the back of the most successful series in its history

The BB comparison is different because it was followed with...BB4. In this case S7 was followed by S8 which culled 3/4 of the iconic judges

[Ross.]

NO

Nah to the ah to the no, no, no
My name is no
My sign is no
My number is no
You need to let it go
You need to let it go
Need to let it go
Nah to the ah to the no, no, no
My name is no
My sign is no
My number is no
You need to let it go
You need to let it go
Need to let it go
Nah to the ah to the no, no, no

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[Marsh.]

It kept those numbers in 2009 too, 3-4m viewers is NO joke, that's pretty extortionate. A drop of 1-2 would've been understandable but that's a hell of a lot off the back of the most successful series in its history

The BB comparison is different because it was followed with...BB4. In this case S7 was followed by S8 which culled 3/4 of the iconic judges

But that's why it's the most successful series, it's a peak. It was never going to continue hitting that.

Just as no matter what series followed BB3, it wasn't going to continue at its peak. It's a one off.

It increased from 2009, it didn't stay the same. Then it came back down to its same old average.

[Jordan.]

It has everything to do with the panel, or else how do you explain 2010's series finishing with an average of 13m viewers per episode to 2011's finishing with 10m? Or a 19m peak for the final compared with 15m? Where the hell do 3-4m viewers go in the space of a year when the show was at its peak? That is not normal: it is primarily driven by the irreparable, drastic changes they made to the well-loved panel.

I'd disagree that the show doesn't still produce successful artists either; Ella Henderson, Little Mix and Fleur have all had varying degrees of it since their series and they were all part of the 2011 onwards generation. The Voice has produced little if no talent whatsoever outside of the show yet it's still on air and people are still watching so how do you explain that?

The ratings aren't really that shocking, 2010 was just an amazing year for the show in every aspect and the shows peak, 2011 fell back to what it averaged in 2009. I honestly fail to see how you think the entire shows success resolves around who is judging it. People are not voting for or investing in the judges, they invest in the acts on the show. Good acts = more support, more viewers. If every year the act they're voting to win is getting dropped within months of winning and never releasing music people are going to get tired of the show and stop investing in it. It's as simple as that in my mind.

As for the voice comparison that's never created stars or been as big as XF so people just take it for what it is, I'm sure the ratings aren't too good on that either.

[Amy Jade]

I actually agree with almost everyone in some part. I think a bit of everything is wrong with the show.

I don't perticularly like Dermot but he was well received by viewers and I think his departure will have made some turn off, Olly was embarrassing last year.

Cheryl was dull and gave the impression she was there for the money and didn't care about her acts last year so she can go. I hope Sharon doesn't come back though.

They need decent talent and to get rid of the repetitive themes too.

[Pete.]

Nah to the ah to the no, no, no
My name is no
My sign is no
My number is no
You need to let it go
You need to let it go
Need to let it go
Nah to the ah to the no, no, no
My name is no
My sign is no
My number is no
You need to let it go
You need to let it go
Need to let it go
Nah to the ah to the no, no, no

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Thank you in advance
I don't wanna dance

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[Crimson Dynamo]

gutted. no international anyone plase

[kirklancaster]

GREAT NEWS.

But; "Wants to concentrate on her singing career"?

:joker::joker::joker::laugh2::laugh2:

Yeah - There are lots of grotty half-empty pubs in Newcastle which could do with a few volunteers on karaoke nights.

[Strictly Jake]

I'm glad, I used to like her back in 2008 but she has got on my wick the past few years! Please bring back Nicole. I do feel Rita deserves just one more chance

So the panel should be

Simon
Nicole
Rita
Louis

[Jamie89]

I actually agree with almost everyone in some part. I think a bit of everything is wrong with the show.

I don't perticularly like Dermot but he was well received by viewers and I think his departure will have made some turn off, Olly was embarrassing last year.

Cheryl was dull and gave the impression she was there for the money and didn't care about her acts last year so she can go. I hope Sharon doesn't come back though.

They need decent talent and to get rid of the repetitive themes too.

I agree, there's more that needs changing than just the judging panel. As someone who hasn't watched in a few years, I'd certainly be tempted back by the prospect of Danni and/or Nicole returning, but I'd rather see changes to the format for me to be interested in watching again.

The biggest thing for me is that the whole idea of the show is that they are amateur performers with natural talent so what started to put me off over the last few series I watched was the way that come the start of the live shows, they were expected to be polished performers, with flashy staging, dance numbers, just OTT everything, and emphasis on them being 'ready made' popstars akin to existing popstars, and having their marketability commented on, rather than just allowing them over the course of the show to develop as performers and seeing them carve out their own niche, instead of "wow you're going to be the next Rihanna so next week you're going to sing one of her songs and dress like her" type thing. I just want to see a bunch of talented people sing and perform and develop and that's it. Strip it all back, no more professional makeovers before the live shows, allow them to sing original songs (I know it's not something they used to do but I'd like it to be introduced), and have it be a showcase for actual talent. It became a bit too much like stars in their eyes for me, and a conveyor belt to churn out carbon copies of existing pop faves. It became too obvious that it's just a cynical money making scheme for Cowell and co rather than a talent competition.

[zakman440]

This has now been confirmed by ITV.

Cheryl has decided she will not be returning as a Judge for the next series of The X Factor.

The Girls Aloud star joined The X Factor in 2008. During her time on the show, she mentored two singers to victory - Alexandra Burke in 2008 and Joe McElderry in 2009. She left the show in 2010 before rejoining in 2014.
The singer met with Simon Cowell recently to inform him of her decision. She said: “I have had such an amazing experience being a judge on The X Factor. I have learnt so much and enjoyed nurturing talent but I’ve missed making music and am excited to be recording again.

“I want to thank everybody I have worked with along the way, especially Simon who I love to bits. I hope the show continues to produce stars and I wish them all the best.”

Simon noted: "Cheryl and myself spoke about this. I totally understand her commitment to making more records. She has been amazing on the show and in the near future we will be working on other things together.”

A spokesperson for The X Factor added: “Cheryl has been a great judge and mentor during her time on The X Factor, from her early years of winning with two of her acts – Alexandra Burke and Joe McElderry - through to last year’s series where she took Reggie ’N’ Bollie into the final. We’d like to thank Cheryl for her contribution to the show and wish her all the best with her return to music.”

Cheryl has enjoyed her involvement with the hit show but has decided to focus on her music career. She has started work on a new album which will be released later this year.

This will follow her successful albums; 3 Words, Messy Little Raindrops, A Million Lights and Only Human. She remains the first female British solo artist to have had five Number One singles.

http://www.itv.com/xfactor/news/cheryl-confirms-x-factor-exit

[Gstar]

Good. She can't sing

[Marsh.]

Good. She can't sing

Neither can Simon, Louis, Nick, Danni, Sharon or Kelly. :laugh:

[Gstar]

MyssaUpoACc

[Marsh.]

Harrowing.

Michelle >>>>>>