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Simon Cowell has reportedly confirmed that Tulisa Contostavlos has been axed from the X factor 2013, or at least refused to deny she’s gone.


It’s no real surprise, with claims that Tulisa wouldn’t be returning for a third series as early as last December.

All but officially announcing Tulisa’s axe from the show, Simon teased a new fourth judge for this year’s panel.

He told the Radio Times this week that the new judge would be a gamble, saying that they would appeal to the middle aged and younger audience members.

Also in the interview, Simon ruled himself out as a judge on this year’s show.

But he said he will be back in the future: “There is something about this show which is closest to my hearts, so at some point I will definitely come back on it”