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| The X Factor: Sharon Osbourne returns in 2013 | The X Factor: Sharon Osbourne returns in 2013 |
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| Sharon Osbourne is to return to The X Factor as a judge for the new series in 2013. | Sharon Osbourne is to return to The X Factor as a judge for the new series in 2013. |
| Osbourne, who last appeared on the show in 2007, will join Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh. | Osbourne, who last appeared on the show in 2007, will join Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh. |
| Dermot O'Leary will continue as a presenter for the ITV show. | Dermot O'Leary will continue as a presenter for the ITV show. |
| Speaking of her return Sharon Osbourne said: "I can't wait to give Gary Barlow a big hug, sit next to the gorgeous Nicole, and of course throw water on dear Louis. Yay!" | Speaking of her return Sharon Osbourne said: "I can't wait to give Gary Barlow a big hug, sit next to the gorgeous Nicole, and of course throw water on dear Louis. Yay!" |
| Last year's series had some of the lowest ratings since the show began nine years ago. | Last year's series had some of the lowest ratings since the show began nine years ago. |
| Changes coming | Changes coming |
| However, Simon Cowell has promised to change some parts of the next X Factor series. | However, Simon Cowell has promised to change some parts of the next X Factor series. |
| This year, contestants will face two sets of auditions - firstly with judges in an audition room - and if they're successful a second rehearsal in front of a live audience. | This year, contestants will face two sets of auditions - firstly with judges in an audition room - and if they're successful a second rehearsal in front of a live audience. |
| On Tuesday, Tulisa Contostavlos tweeted to confirm that she would not be returning as a judge for the 10th series. | |
| On her official Twitter account she said: "Just wanted to let you all know that I won't be part of The X Factor panel this year. | On her official Twitter account she said: "Just wanted to let you all know that I won't be part of The X Factor panel this year. |
| "I've had a great time on the show, but this year it's time to do something different. | "I've had a great time on the show, but this year it's time to do something different. |
| "I'd like to thank everyone on The X Factor for two amazing years." | "I'd like to thank everyone on The X Factor for two amazing years." |
| Last year's competition was won by James Arthur, whose single Impossible went on to sell more than a million copies. | Last year's competition was won by James Arthur, whose single Impossible went on to sell more than a million copies. |
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