X Factor
She claims to have been the victim of bullying and racism since finding fame.
The singer had been due to go on stage when he was alerted to a threat against his life.
The hunt is on to find the new Louis, Sharon and Nicole.
His future on the show - along with Sharon and Nicole's - was said to be in doubt.
'I honestly didn't care about myself.'
'I haven’t seen the light at the end of my tunnel yet... but every day I’m getting closer to it.'
The star will no longer be working with Simon Cowell's record company.
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About X Factor
Since its launch in 2004, 'The X Factor' has become the biggest talent show in the UK. The brainchild of Simon Cowell, the series has launched the careers of some of the biggest names in music - One Direction, Olly Murs, Leona Lewis, Ella Henderson, Alexandra Burke and Fleur East to name just a few. This year's judges are made up of Simon, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger. Previous panellists include Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland, Dannii Minogue, Mel B, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw. Host Dermot O'Leary quit the show in 2015 to be replaced by Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, only to announce his return a year later. Kate Thornton was show's original presenter, hosting the first three series. For this year's series, ITV2 spin-off show 'Xtra Factor' has been axed. On this page, you will find the latest news, gossip, pictures and video from the ITV show, as the contestants go through auditions, Bootcamp, the Six Chair Challenge, Judges Houses and the Live Shows.