Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailNicole Scherzinger has been sensationally axed from The X Factor with Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne set to follow, a new report claims. “Louis and Sharon are both contracted to return this year, but Simon and the producers have lost faith. (Image: ITV)(Image: REX/Shutterstock)Craig David and One Direction's Louis Tomlinson are reportedly in the running to take over his slot. A show source confirmed, “There are no plans for Nicole to return to The X Factor this year. “It is possible either Sharon or Louis could still return because both have contracts.”Sharon's rep branded the claims 'rubbish' when contacted by Mirror Online, and an X Factor spokesperson said: “There is always speculation regarding The X Factor judging panel.”Nicole and Louis' reps had not responded at the time of publication.

Source: Daily Mirror April 01, 2018 22:03 UTC