Posted by | Ray Cornelius
X-Factor judge L.A. Reid has announced that he will not be returning for season three of the Fox series.
According to THR, Reid will return to his full time job of running the Sony musicand developing new and signed talent.
“I have the utmost respect for Simon Cowell,” Reid said Thursday. “He is the very best, and I have had the opportunity to learn so much from him. Working with him on X Factor has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’m honored to have sat on the panel with such incredible talent.”
Reid was the first judge to be picked by Simon Cowell for the inaugural season and surprisingly the only one left after that season. Remember, Cowell fired judges Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones.
It is not known whether the other two current judges Britney Spears or Demi Lovato will remain on the show for season three.
RC will keep you updated as this story develops.