Dannii Minogue Quits The X Factor UK

Dannii Minogue has stepped down as a judge on the British version of The X Factor.

The singer has now decided that she can no longer commit to the new series of the X Factor as it will clash with semi-finals and finals of Australia’s Got Talent.

''I am so disappointed that I can't be a part of The X Factor this year. I'm going to miss the show and the amazing team who work so incredibly hard on it," Minogue told MyDaily.co.uk.

"During discussions for me to return [to The X Factor] it became clear that unfortunately, this year, the X Factor audition dates in the UK clash with the live shows of Australia's Got Talent during June and July.''

She added: “For this reason I am unable to return. I want to wish the new judges every success for this year's show, and can't wait to see who the British public choose as their next big star.

Thanks to everyone who has shown me so much love and support, and brought me so much joy during my four incredible years working on the show."

Meanwhile, Take That's Gary Barlow will be a judge on the new series of the X Factor after Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole quit the show last month.

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