[Tom]

Just to say, my comments over in the thread was to add to all the drama and it was just a bit of fun like the real X Factor just making a big deal out of a small thing. I said I was going to quit, but of course I was planning to return. Hence was.

Speaking to the other judges, some contestants and Matthew, I was trying to argue my point across. Although it looked as though I was taking it seriously, I wasn't but I was a little annoyed at the 2 vs 1 thing. It was inevitable that whenever my act was in the bottom 2, I would be gone.

It got a little out of hand, and I can say I have never spoken to any ruder people online! They fail to see things from the point of view of others and were just going on and on, arguing back but taking my argument out of context and making the situation seem worse than it was. Kate and Mark could not grasp the concept of my argument. Matt tried to sort it by telling me I could choose my own act for the relaunch and even suggested a twist. So don't blame the public for me quitting. Don't blame Ruth either because its not her fault she is a "rival" mentor. Blame Mark and Kate, 2 of the rudest people on the forum.

Apologies to Shaun for quitting, its just a shame how something can be taken out of context and have consequences like that. Good luck to all who remain.