Reports have emergerd this afternoon that X Factor judge, Sharon Osbourne has quit the show.

Filming is due to start on the show next week on the 12th of June, however Sharon had not yet signed her contract and according to The Sun has bailed out of appearing on the show.

‘This is it – Sharon has walked,’ reveals a source to the newspaper.

‘There are no more empty threats. She has left. We’re so disappointed, because Sharon is a major part of the show,’ adds the source.

ITV released a statement saying:

Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave The X Factor after four fantastic years. ITV thanks her for her immense contribution to the show and for all her humour, compassion and energy. She has been a tremendous judge and mentor on the programme but we respect her wish to leave and wish her the very best with her future projects.

So what do you think? Will X Factor be better or worse without Mrs O? I personally think that Sharon will be missed but I know that many of you out there detest the woman! As always feel free to leave your comments below!