The judging panel on The X Factor is getting s much needed revamp.
First up Ronan Keating announced his departure on Sunday after having been with the show since it’s revival in 2010.
“I’ve had five great years working on an amazing show with a brilliant team of people,” Keating told The Sunday Telegraph. “But I’m working on a new solo album and different projects so I can’t make it back this year sadly. He coached both Altyon Childs and Recce Mastin to series wins.
The show was dealt another blow yesterday with the announcement that fan favourite Natalie Bassingthwaighte had decided not to return releasing the following tweets.
I wanted you all to be the first to know that I won't be returning to X Factor Aus this year. I am enjoying my time on X Factor NZ and I …
— Nat Bassingthwaighte (@nataliebassing) April 29, 2015
…am super excited about the future. http://t.co/QY3exFPmve is going crazy and I have some exciting things in the pipeline that I can't….
— Nat Bassingthwaighte (@nataliebassing) April 29, 2015
….. wait to share with you all. Watch this space!! With love and laughter Nat xx
— Nat Bassingthwaighte (@nataliebassing) April 29, 2015
The final departure came this morning when Redfoo wrote on his Facebook
“What’s up Australia! There has been a lot of speculation regarding my return to X Factor this year. “I have decided to focus on other projects including my new album and I am working on a very exciting project that will be announced soon!
“Thank you to the fans for all your support. I wish my X Factor family all the best for a great 2015 season!”
Dannii Minogue has already announced her return to the series last week.
Source Daily Telegraph
