| by James Hibberd Sources near the show confirm all three stars will not return for X Factor's second season next fall, though Fox has only officially acknowledged the departure of Jones and Scherzinger. The stunning X Factor exodus marks a dramatic day more |
| Entertainment Weekly ( 1/31/2012 12:45:53 AM -08:00 ) |
| Scherzinger, Abdul exit 'X Factor'? |
| Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul have followed host Steve Jones by leaving America's The X Factor ahead of its second season, according to US reports. The Welsh TV presenter announced on Monday he won't be returning to the series when it comes more |
| Toronto Sun ( 1/31/2012 12:33:01 AM -08:00 ) |
| Jones, Scherzinger leave US X Factor |
| It has been confirmed that presenter Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger will not be returning for the second series of the US version of The X Factor. Writing on Twitter, Jones said: "I won't be hosting next season's X Factor which is a shame but more |
| RTE.ie ( 1/31/2012 12:29:19 AM -08:00 ) |
| Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger get boot from US X Factor | |
 | By Beth Hardie 31/01/2012 Reality show bosses should beware – it looks like Simon Cowell will be on the prowl again to poach some new talent for US X Factor. He's just come under attack from Len Goodman (not in the physical sense, he's a bit old for more |
| Mirror.co.uk ( 1/31/2012 12:22:44 AM -08:00 ) | |
| Steve Jones axed from X Factor |
| Steve Jones says that it is a "shame" he will not be hosting the second season of X Factor. The Welsh television personality was at the helm of the American version of the hit singing competition. But he took to his Twitter page yesterday to confirm more |
| Belfast Telegraph ( 1/31/2012 12:01:35 AM -08:00 ) |
| No US X Factor return for Jones |
| Steve Jones will not return to the US version of The X Factor for its next series, it has been confirmed. The former T4 host fronted the American version of Simon Cowell's singing talent show when it made its debut last year. more |
| The Press Association ( 1/31/2012 12:00:00 AM -08:00 ) |
| Paula Abdul Also Not Returning to X Factor! | |
 | SAG Awards Special Edition! From Emma Stone to Lea Michele to Angelina Jolie, see whose style soared and whose went splat Paula Abdul Also Not Returning to X Factor! Sources tell E! News that Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones aren't the only ones not more |
| E! Online ( 1/30/2012 11:48:49 PM -08:00 ) | |
| 'X Factor' Exorcism: Paula Abdul & Nicole Scherzinger Out | |
 | by Shirley Halperin, THR | January 31, 2012 1:40 EST Spirits were high at tonight's "X Factor" finale, where each of the top three contestants sang a holiday song, superstars were out in full force, and Melanie Amaro walked away with a $5 million more |
| Billboard ( 1/30/2012 10:40:14 PM -08:00 ) | |
| Nicole Scherzinger out as 'X Factor' judge, Paula Abdul may be gone too |
| "X Factor" host Steve Jones, second from left, and judge Nicole Scherzinger won't be back for season two, but word is Simon Cowell's pal Paula Abdul is also out. By Anna Chan "X Factor" host Steve Jones announced on Twitter Monday afternoon that he was more |
| msnbc.com ( 1/30/2012 10:36:15 PM -08:00 ) |
| TV Column: Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger exiting 'X Factor' |
| “I wont be hosting next seasons X Factor which is a shame but I cant complain as Ive had a great time. Good luck to everyone on the show,” “X Factor” host Steve Jones tweeted Monday evening. Fox later announced that both Jones and judge Nicole more |
| Washington Post ( 1/30/2012 10:34:38 PM -08:00 ) |
| Paula Abdul out of 'X Factor' | |
 | By David Hinckley / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Reports in rapid succession Monday night had host Steve Jones, then judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul not returning for next fall's second season of the Cowell-produced Fox show. The purge seems to answer more |
| New York Daily News ( 1/30/2012 10:13:42 PM -08:00 ) | |
| 'X Factor' Implosion: Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones Out |
| By Joshua L. Weinstein & Tim Molloy at TheWrap Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones were all fired from "The X Factor" on Monday, according to individuals close to the show. Fox and producers Fremantle and Simon Cowell were looking to make a more |
| Reuters ( 1/30/2012 10:02:26 PM -08:00 ) |
| Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger exiting 'X Factor' |
| By Lisa de Moraes “I wont be hosting next seasons X Factor which is a shame but I cant complain as Ive had a great time. Good luck to everyone on the show,” “X Factor” host Steve Jones tweeted Monday evening. Fox later announced that both Jones and more |
| Washington Post (blog) ( 1/30/2012 9:42:29 PM -08:00 ) |
| Paula Abdul Exits 'X Factor' |
| Fellow mentor Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones are also out; a source tells Deadline 'none of the three left on their own accord.' By Kara Warner (@karawarner) For any "X Factor" fans who are thinking season two of the Simon Cowell-created more |
| MTV.com ( 1/30/2012 8:50:29 PM -08:00 ) |
| Steve Jones says he's out on 'X Factor.' Nicole Scherzinger may not be far behind | |
 | In this Dec. 22, 2011 file photo, television host Steve Jones poses on the red carpet at "The X Factor" Finale show in Los Angeles. Jones said on Twitter on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, that he wouldn't be returning to host the show's second season. more |
| Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) ( 1/30/2012 8:22:38 PM -08:00 ) | |
| Scherzinger, Jones Not Returning To 'X Factor' |
| by AP A Fox spokeswoman said Monday that the judge and host will not return for the show's second season. No other details were provided. Jones, a British TV personality, called his departure "a shame" on Twitter and added that he couldn't complain, more |
| NPR ( 1/30/2012 8:16:21 PM -08:00 ) |
| Steve Jones not returning as 'X Factor' host | |
 | The Fox talent competition host said Monday on Twitter that he wouldn't be returning to host the show's second season. Jones, a British TV personality, called his departure "a shame" and added that he couldn't "complain as I've had a great time. more |
| Boston.com ( 1/30/2012 8:03:17 PM -08:00 ) | |
| More X Factor Drama: Nicole Scherzinger Also Not Coming Back! | |
 | Got a question, comment, or just want to say "Hi?" Email what you've got to MarcMalkin@comcastnets.com. More X Factor Drama: Nicole Scherzinger Also Not Coming Back! Steve Jones isn't the only one not returning for the second season of X Factor. more |
| E! Online ( 1/30/2012 8:02:27 PM -08:00 ) | |
| Down two! Nicole Scherzinger out as judge on 'The X Factor' |
| "The X Factor" is cleaning house! Earlier Monday evening, Steve Jones announced via Twitter that he won't be back next season. And now a show representative has confirmed that judge Nicole Scherzinger has been given the pink slip. more |
| Los Angeles Times ( 1/30/2012 7:55:06 PM -08:00 ) |
| Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones won't return to 'X Factor' | |
 | AP 'X Factor' host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger will not return for the second season of the singing competition. AP 'X Factor' host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger will not return for the second season of the singing competition. more |
| USA TODAY ( 1/30/2012 7:51:59 PM -08:00 ) | |
