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CONFIRMED: KELLY ROWLAND NOT RETURNING TO THE X FACTOR

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Kelly Rowland will not be returning to The X Factor,
it has been confirmed.
A statement released by her publicist read: “After
much speculation, we can officially confirm today that Kelly Rowland has
decided not to return as a judge again for this year’s UK X Factor. Global commitments
coupled with the show’s increasing demands this year mean that, despite weeks
of deliberation with the show, 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.
“Kelly thoroughly enjoyed her role as a judge on the
show, but felt that if there couldn’t be a workable solution to scheduling
issues, so that she could effectively juggle her other commitments then she
couldn’t wholeheartedly commit to the show this year.” 
Kelly Rowland herself added: “I love the UK
and being part of the show last year. Mentoring the girls was such an
incredible experience I will never forget.  I would like to thank Simon
[Cowell] for the great opportunity and asking me to be a judge last season.”
Katy Perry is now apparently in the running to replace Kelly
Rowland on The X Factor, Louis Walsh has revealed.
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