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X Factor UK: Out: Louis Walsh, In: Sharon Osbourne

Long-running judge to depart UK series, but Sharon Osbourne returns for Live shows.

Long-running X Factor UK judge Louis Walsh is leaving the show after a 13 year run, with Sharon Osbourne to return for Live shows.

But he will remain a key talent for Thames and Syco’s other properties.

“I’ve had a fantastic 13 years on The X Factor but the show needs a change and I’m ready to leave,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to another series of Ireland’s Got Talent, going back to my day job as a manager, writing my memoirs and seeing the world!”

Sharon Osbourne added: “I can’t wait to get back to the judges’ desk. I love the new format.”

Creator Simon Cowell will return to The X Factor for the new series with three new fellow judges being announced in due course.

The X Factor UK airs in Australia on FOX8.

One Response

  1. It’s not the judges that’s the problem, it’s the change in format last year that was very confusing. An elimination followed by a sing-off to win a holiday (who cares). If it’s not broken don’t fix it.

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