Sharon Osbourne dramatically left the X Factor judging panel earlier this year amid claims of unrealistic pay demands, but sources say that the loud mouthed mum is already regretting her decision.

A friend of Sharon’s told Star magazine: “It has hit her hard. She has been in bits. She thought she was going to be inundated with other offers but it hasn’t happened. It’s especially hard on her as her replacement Cheryl is so young and popular. Sharon’s starting to feel like she might be past it.

Another source added: “There were rumours of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and all sorts, but nothing that great has actually been offered to Sharon. It’s not often she admits she is wrong, but she’s worried she has misjudged her popularity.”

If this is true I think it’s a real shame, as in her heyday Sharon was a great X Factor judge.

She got a bit egotistical last year and seemed convinced that the show was more about her than her acts, but if she had toned things down and focused on the talent then I would have liked to see Sharon staying on for this years series.