On the heels of Brit personality Steve Jones announcing that he will not be returning as host of the Stateside adaptation of The X Factor, it’s being reported Nicole Scherzinger is parting ways with the Fox series as well.
“I won’t be hosting next season’s X Factor which is a shame, but I can’t complain as I’ve had a great time,” Jones shared on Monday evening via Twitter. “Good luck to everyone on the show.” A Fox spokesperson confirmed for TVLine the news of Jones’ exit; a replacement was not immediately named.
Not two hours later, E! Online reported, citing source, that Scherzinger asked off the show, where she served as a judge, and that boss man Simon Cowell has “given her his blessing.”
The X Factor was renewed by Fox for a second season in early November, six weeks after its premiere to solid if not monster ratings.