Sharon Osbourne has quit her role as a judge on The X Factor after four years of working on the show.A statement released by ITV confirmed that she would not be returning for this summer's series and said, "She has been a tremendous judge and mentor on the programme but we respect her wish to leave and wish her the very best with her future projects."
With auditions due to begin soon it is thought that the hunt is on for a replacement judge. Names rumoured include Paula Abdul and Lulu.
