Cheryl has quit The X Factor to focus on her music career. The news was confirmed by her PR firm in the last few minutes.
Nick Grimshaw, who was also on the judging panel with Cheryl last year, recently confirmed he won't feature on this year's series. Rita Ora's future on the show remains unclear, while Simon Cowell is expected to return.
.@CherylOfficial confirms she is leaving The X Factor. pic.twitter.com/YuvVAD3dYX
— Supersonic PR (@supersonicpr) April 5, 2016
"I've missed making music. I have had such an amazing experience being a judge on The X Factor," the former Girls Aloud star said. "I have learnt so much and enjoyed nurturing talent but I've missed making music and am excited to be recording again."
Simon Cowell added: "Cheryl and myself spoke about this. I totally understand her commitment to making more records."
It has also been revealed Cheryl was originally lined up to be on the judging panel on Britain's Got Talent - but "backed out" just before the show launched nine years ago.
Simon Cowell's confirmed previous reports that she was due to take part on the talent show. She was replaced by Amanda Holden who's been with the programme ever since.
