Cheryl, 31, recently confessed she hadn’t yet given much thought to her judging future on the show and said the job is draining.
She said: “I don’t know. When you are in it, it’s hard to even think about coming back. It’s very, very tasking. It takes a lot of your energy.
“I know for people at home it’s Saturday night TV and it’s entertainment, but I get so emotionally involved. I am consumed by it.”
Meanwhile former judge Tulisa, 26, has confirmed she is more than willing to return to the show on a permanent basis, after she appeared at Louis Walsh’s judge’s houses round this year.
When asked recently about a possible X Factor return, Tulisa told OK! magazine: “Now that I’ve had time out and I’m feeling like I’ve found myself, it’s something I feel like I can do again.”
And fans on Twitter have expressed their desire for the N-Dubz singer to be reinstated as a judge.
One user wrote: “Only gonna miss Simon when the x factor finishes. Bring back Tulisa & Nicole next year please [sic].”
Another blasted: “Cheryl is a mistake and needs to be gone next season. BRING BACK TULISA!!! [sic].”
“Jesus Cheryl is some moan!! #xfactor bring back Tulisa! [sic],” another said.
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