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Kelly Rowland will not return to her judging post for the next season of UK’s The X Factor due to scheduling conflicts and increasingly demanding show commitments.
“Kelly has not been able to agree a deal that fits into her autumn/winter schedule so sadly cannot accept a place on the 2012 panel,” they said.
The US singer said being a mentor on the ITV1 show had been “an incredible experience” and a “great opportunity”.
Rowland’s representatives cited “global commitments”, “scheduling issues” and the show’s “increasing demands” among the reasons for her departure.
Some tabloid newspapers had speculated that the 31-year-old’s remuneration had also proved a sticking point.
An X Factor spokesperson said the line-up would be announced “in due course”.
“Kelly’s immense experience in the music industry shone through in both her judging and mentoring on The X Factor,” the spokesperson continued.
“We would like to thank her for being a part of the country’s number one show and wish her well for the future.”
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