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Simon Cowell hinted a while ago that casting changes are expected in next season's Ex Factor ", as he said" We're changing the plan all along ". But judging from the mass layoffs of talents beside him, was more correct to call it "cleaning stables."
First to leave was Steve Jones, the British host of the program. When asked recently by site hollywoodreporter if he will return next season, Jones said: "Fingers crossed, I'm very happy to return." Jones has been confirmed yesterday the departure tweet diplomatically: "I do not sigh the following seasons of 'X Factor' which is a shame, but I can not complain that I enjoyed. Good luck to everyone in the".
At the same time learned that later in the wave of rumors about her dismissal, even Nicole Scherzinger will not return next season. "She wants to focus on her musical career," said a source close to the singer. "She spoke with Simon and he gave her his blessing. 'X Factor' robbed her time than she expected. She did not have time to work on her music. She worked on the program six days a week." Despite the tone, production sources say Scherzinger's been blown off by Cowell and checked herself.
Departure of Scherzinger and Jones was officially approved by the network "Fox" which broadcasts the program, but the most surprising elimination belongs to Paula Abdul, Cowell's longtime colleague. According to reports, Abdul was also asked by Simon to end the mentor role, although he admitted that much time courting her to bring her program. That leaves Cowell, right now, with only one judge from the original - the music producer. LA Reid.
The main reason for these layoffs is high ratings - but - not - provides a led program, although estimates of Cowell hoped to defeat the "American Idol". It is unclear what would happen if the ratings do not leap next season - whether it will replace Simon himself?
