ContactMusic — Paula Abdul has confirmed she is leaving US X Factor The 49-year-old star - who has been axed along with fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones - said her time as a panellist on the programme has been a blessing and she will still r... more info

Starpulse — The contestants aren't the only ones getting booted off The X Factor: Judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger have been shown the door, according to EW.com. more info

Mjsbigblog — Paula Abdul has released a statement confirming she won't be returning to X Factor: more info

People.com — "Business decisions often times override personal considerations," says the former X Factor judge more info

Big Apple Music Scene — With host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger gone already, Simon Cowell only has LA Reid left to fire before he has to fire himself. More » Post from: Crushable more info

411 Mania — A big shake-up... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Simon Cowell gave his talent show "The X Factor" a major shake-up, showing the door to host Steve Jones, judge Nicole Scherzinger, and old friend Paula Abdul after a lackluster first season on U.S. television. more info

The Newsroom — Paula Abdul has reportedly been the latest judge fired from American X Factor, and it looks like Simon Cowell plans to almost completely clean house for next season. more info

People.com — The judges reportedly join Steve Jones in a dramatic shakeup for season 2 of Simon Cowell's talent search more info

Time — Reports Monday say Cowell fired Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones. But can The X Factor's problems be fixed with a personnel change? more info