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X Factor judging panel confirmed

X Factor judging panel confirmed

Nicole Scherzinger, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne will all return as X Factor judges this year.

The news comes hours after singer Rita Ora confirmed she would not be returning to the series, claiming she was focusing on her music career.

Nicole was a judge on the programme in 2012 and 2013, whilst Louis and Sharon were part of the original judging lineup alongside Simon.

Hosts Olly Murs and Caroline Flack have also quit the show, being replaced by original presenter Dermot O'Leary.

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The news was confirmed this evening by Simon Cowell's brother and X Factor columnist, Tony Cowell.

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