Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave ‘The X Factor’ after 4 years as a judge on the show.
The news follows rumours that Sharon was after a £500,000 pay rise for the fifth series.
ITV said:-
“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 producers for ITV’s ‘The X Factor’ do not have long to find a replacement for this summers series.