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Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones leave Simon Cowell's US X Factor

And Paula Abdul might not be back either

Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger aren't returning for US X Factor series 2

Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger will not be returning for the second series of US X Factor.

Welshman Steve, whose role as presenter in series 1 was heavily criticised, has confirmed the news on Twitter.

'I wont be hosting next seasons XFactor which is a shame but I cant complain as I've had a great time. Good luck to everyone on the show,' Tweets Steve, 34.

Fox Network has also announced that judge Nicole Scherzinger, 33 - who replaced 28-year-old Cheryl Cole alongside Simon Cowell in May - is also leaving.

And reports are also claiming that 49-year-old Paula Abdul's contract won't be renewed.

'At this point, the only ones staying are Simon and Antonio LA Reid,' a source tells E! Online.

'Simon wants to take the show in a different direction.'

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Esme Riley