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After the sad news of Steve Jones' departure from The X Factor, TheInsider.com has learned the not-so-bad news that Nicole Scherzinger will be joining him.

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Steve Jones Out as X Factor Host

FOX confirmed to us that Nicole will not be returning to the show next season.

The news is hardly a surprise after the downright outrage over Nicole's indecision last season which caused Rachel Crow to be sent home, and left the teenager in tears, but it is still unclear whether her departure was forced or voluntary.

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