[Spike]

Sharon Osbourne told Simon Cowell to fire Dannii Minogue if he wanted her to stay as an X Factor judge.

Contrary to recent reports, Osbourne's former co-star and close friend Louis Walsh said that her decision to quit was not the result of a salary dispute. Instead, he revealed details of Sharon's shock ultimatum and criticised Cowell for not accepting her demand.

"It's not contracts or money, it's Dannii. They don't get on at all and she wasn't happy with the situation," Walsh told the Sunday Mirror. "Sharon has walked off, she's gone. Why didn't they give Dannii the boot instead?"

Walsh added that he has not yet signed up for the new series because he is "devastated" by Sharon's departure.

"I haven't signed yet but I am negotiating. It's a difficult situation," he explained. "Sharon is a great friend, I talk to her everyday. She is devastated and so am I. I have absolutely no relationship at all with Dannii. I have no idea how she is feeling about all of this because I simply do not talk to her.

"I am going to miss Sharon greatly. The show won't be the same. Sharon is very very upset about all this. She loves the show and everything about it."

Osbourne denied rumours of a feud with Minogue for most of the fourth series. However, she later publicly claimed that Dannii had been hired by Cowell for her looks rather than her contribution to the music industry.

Meanwhile, Minogue has accused Sharon of bullying her on the set of the show.

DS

[Bright-Eyes]

"Why didn't they give Dannii the boot instead?"

'Cause Dani does not at like a stupid child. Grow up Shaz your supposed to be a professional

[Ross]

They should never have brought in Dannii Minogue full stop.

It was fine with the 3.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by Ross
They should never have brought in Danii Minogue full stop.

It was fine with the 3.

I agree.

[Spike]

She a stupid old hag, I am so glad she has left the show.
Dannii is a great judge and much better than Sahron

[Bright-Eyes]

If they should or should not have bought Danni in is not the point Sharron is acting like a brat.

[MR.K!]

Originally posted by Darenn

I agree.

agreed

[GiRTh]

Good riddance.

I sums Sharon up that she has never won the show and I cant remember her ever having a finalist but she wants Danii fired who won in her first season.

Correction: I think Andy Abrahams was one of Sharons acts.

[Dan_]

You could tell them two never got on, it's best Sharon goes.

[Chrizzle]

I think Sharon is a legend, but I have to say 'let her go'
Dannii is not a bad judge, shes actually good. Shes honest, shes sweet, shes funny, basically shes a younger version of Sharon.

With Sharon gone, theyll be less back stabbing, and hopefully Cheryl Cole will join

[Rob]

bring back sharon!

[Matt]

Dannii should not be forced out because Sharon has a problem with her. My opinion of Sharon has changed greatly since XF4. Good riddance to bad rubbish.