Demi Lovato has
confirmed that's she's quitting The X Factor USA - to focus on her music
career. The former Disney star, 21, told reporters her plans during the show's
red carpet on Wednesday evening. "I started the show being a singer and a
musician, and so I'm going to go back to that," she said.
"It's
been really great but I'm so excited for 2014. I'm going to dedicate it
completely and entirely to music, touring and making a new album," The Hollywood
Reporterquoted her as saying.
Demi,
who joined the show in 2012 and has also been appearing on Glee, said she would
most miss her fellow female judges. She said: "Being able to sit next to
Kelly [Rowland] and Paulina [Rubio] and see them twice a week, and also helping
mentor the contestants."
Series
creator Simon Cowell confirmed:
"I always knew she wasn't coming back because she's touring, so I knew that."
On
Twitter, he added: "To avoid speculation. Because of her [Demi Lovato's]
tour next year it was unlikely she could do that and X Factor.
"She
and I have had our ups and downs but now consider her a true friend. The door
will always be open. And thank you Demi. Simon.x "As to what happens in
the new year. Stay posted."
The
announcement came as Simon revealed he was planning changes to the format of
the show, which suffered a record low ratings this year.
"Next
year on our shows the rules change. I had a light bulb moment two weeks
ago," he tweeted. The season three winner will be announced during
Thursday's finale.
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