Nat Bass quits The X Factor
Aussie judge will now be a permanent fixture on NZ series, in the latest shake-up.
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The latest shake up to The X Factor for 2015 is the exit of Natalie Bassingthwaighte.
She confirmed her departure today on Twitter.
I wanted you all to be the first to know that I won't be returning to X Factor Aus this year. I am enjoying my time on X Factor NZ and I …
— Nat Bassingthwaighte (@nataliebassing) April 29, 2015
…am super excited about the future. http://t.co/QY3exFPmve is going crazy and I have some exciting things in the pipeline that I can't….
— Nat Bassingthwaighte (@nataliebassing) April 29, 2015
….. wait to share with you all. Watch this space!! With love and laughter Nat xx
— Nat Bassingthwaighte (@nataliebassing) April 29, 2015
Bassingthwaighte stepped into the New Zealand series following the exit of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon.
The news follows confirmation Ronan Keating is now out, and Dannii Minogue’s return.
News Corp reported earlier this month that Redfoo would not be back, although there seems to be conflicting information on this point.
Earlier reports also speculated about “two new superstar judges” to join the show in 2015.
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21 Responses
I made a remark here about Dannii Minogue – seems it got shunted out. What I said was that Dannii carried credibility from her YTT days that made here a good choice as X-Factor judge. I suggested she should be accompanied by other ex-YTT members, Tina Arena and John Bowles or Jane Scali and Jamie Redfern(see comments I made elsewhere). Of the three judges(/) who’ll join Miss Minogue now, only one carries any value as a judge, Chris Isaac. The other two aren’t even worth mentioning.
Going to miss Nat’s positive energy though and yes I thought the screaming was hilarious when her acts were all safe.
How ironic considering this happened with AGT. Keep Dannii and the host and remove the rest. Is there only going to be 2 more seasons of this too?
i think channel 7 should have this line up of judges….Ed Sheeran, Jessica Mauboy, Dannii Minogue and Guy Sebastian. All are very talented singers, all have big careers and all know how to make it!!
Kinda sad to see Nat leave. I’d love to see P!nk on the panel but i don’t think that will happen. Jessica Mauboy was great when she came in last year and she would be great. I just hope they choose the right judges. Seven had just better make sure they choose the right mix. I hope rumours of Sophie Monk are not true.
Sucks that Nat would’t be coming back as sheis on x-factor nz , it will be interesting who the new 3 jadges are
Mel B?
she would’t be coming it was said in earlier
Loved Nat best thing on that panel! Hopefully someone just as like able will replace her! Like Ricki-Lee or Jessica Mauboy! Heard whispers Robin Thicke may be involved though!
I knew she wouldn’t come back think it has something to do with 7, though strangely enough will miss her screen presence. I have a feeling Jessica Mauboy will replace her. Danni should be the only original with 3 new judges & new host this show needs it to snatch better ratings this year.
Sophie Monk is involved in some capacity.
If Sophie Monk is indeed gonna be a judge or have something else to do with the show i for will not be watching.
Well I thought she was always the most annoying – hyperactive and not really providing any productive feedback. Just lots of “You go, girl!” and screaming. Delta is The Voice’s equivalent.
Bummer. Really enjoyed Nat on the show.
Hoping she has music on the pipeline and the rumoured return to neighbours.
Good luck Nat.
Seems the writing is on the wall – and I predict “talent show fatigue” will see more “movement” in the ranks re judges and ratings!
Won’t miss Redfoo or Ronan but I think I will miss Nats charisma, creativity and ear piercing screaming.
Why don’t they do a clean sweep and have four new judges this year
they should do a clean sweep……sweep the whole show out the door and then nail it shut !!
So does this mean that X Factor and The Voice will go head to head?
Depending on how long the House Rules season is. Reno Rumble only goes for 6 weeks so The Voice is more than likely going to get the jump on X Factor. Last year Masterchef really impacted on both shows.
Or was she pushed?
I feel Ch 7 is clearing the decks (bar Dannii) to revive the format.