Sharon Osbourne quits the X Factor

JP Liz

Sharon Osbourne has quit The X Factor after four years as a judge.

ITV said in a statement today: "Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave The X Factor after four fantastic years.

"ITV thanks her for her immense contribution to the show and for all her humour, compassion and energy.

"She has been a tremendous judge and mentor on the programme but we respect her wish to leave and wish her the very best with her future projects."

The news follows rumours Osbourne was seeking a £500,000 pay rise to take part in the fifth series.

Show producers are now short of time to find a replacement judge for this summer's series, according to The Sun.

6th

I'll do it.

Sherifu

This affects my life greatly. :-\

pvt.joker

And we care......why?

Clare Bear

If only she took that idiot Louis Walsh with her!

DenMan

That's no real surprise at all. More than likely she will be back in the future...watch this space

Den

Pigletlover

Probably another publicity stunt like Louis getting the sack last year :rolleyes:

sgt.bilko

Amanda Holden to replace her ???

Clare Bear

sgt.bilko wrote: »

Amanda Holden to replace her ???

I hope not. Get someone remotely interesting at least.

Toto Wolfcastle

sgt.bilko wrote: »

Amanda Holden to replace her ???

God no. She's useless and she clearly has no stylist.

goodburger

I could never stand Mrs O, imo she came across as totally fake and she has an ego the size of the grand canyon. She didnt much like Danni Minogue cos danni was younger, slimmer and much better looking. Happy days.

JP Liz

Mel B, Cheryl Cole and Charlotte Church are rumoured to be in the running to take Sharon's place.

gucci

goodburger wrote: »

I could never stand Mrs O, imo she came across as totally fake and she has an ego the size of the grand canyon. She didnt much like Danni Minogue cos danni was younger, slimmer and much better looking. Happy days.

Which of them has the most plastic surgery??

Doctor DooM

janeybabe wrote: »

God no. She's useless and she clearly has no stylist.

She'd fit right in then, surely?

Toto Wolfcastle

Paula Abdul has been mentioned too. Seriously, that woman need less time on tv, not more.

BolBill

Shes a horrible excuse for a human being so good riddance.

JP Liz

ITV has confirmed that Cheryl Cole will replace Sharon Osbourne as one of the four judges on The X Factor. The Osbourne matriarch announced that she was leaving the programme four days ago, amid rumours of rows with fellow judge Dannii Minogue and issues of pay. On Chris Moyles' Radio1 show yesterday, Osbourne denied both of these, but did say she wanted Cheryl Cole to replace her. Cole is currently on tour with Girls Aloud but producers think that they may be able to accommodate this even though filming starts on Thursday. SOURCE: GUARDIAN (11/06/2008)

Why her ?????

brennaldo

she demanded too much money

kerry4sam

brennaldo wrote: »

she demanded too much money

I wonder :rolleyes: I remember her last year threatening to walk on several occasions...maybe she just couldn't go through with it for another year

JP Liz

What experience has Cheryl of mentoring or managing a pop act?

I cant see why she was chosen.

Yes she was in a reality music show but so was The Cheeky Girls, Michelle Marsh, Darius etc why not them.

I think someone with more experience would have been a better choice

Toto Wolfcastle

I think she was picked because apparently she had some fight in the papers with Dani Minogue awhile back. Well, that's what I've heard anyway, I don't recall such a fight. It's all about drama!

kerry4sam

She won't actually be full-time like Cowell and Minogue ... She will be there for some of the mentoring as they are planning on drafting in other artists aswell apparently

JP Liz

When does X Factor begin on TV?

I think the auditions have already begun