With a new 3 year ITV deal under his belt, Simon Cowell is determined to make next years X Factor series the biggest and best yet. To do this he is said to be considering dropping Sharon Osbourne from the show.

A source close to Cowell told The People: “Simon has made up his mind about Sharon – and he wants her out.

“He feels Sharon is a bit lacklustre and could be more entertaining with her comments.”

Simon is also said to be angry about Sharon’s outburst at TV presenter Chris Tarrant during the last series. During a question and answer time, Chris is rumoured to have poked fun at Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon’s husband.

Sharon said to Tarrant: “Don’t you dare diss my family, you f***er.”

Cowell is also said to be unimpressed by Sharon’s ITV1 chat show, The Sharon Osbourne Show, which proved a ratings flop earlier this year.

A TV insider added: “When Simon first signed Sharon on X Factor he was convinced she’d be a big star.

“Now he’s wondering how much future she’s got on TV.”