Natalie Bassingthwaighte says she won't be back for the next Australian season
Natalie Bassingthwaighte is not coming back to The X Factor Australia after crossing the ditch to join the New Zealand show's judging panel.
The Australian actress and singer was rushed to Auckland last month after X Factor NZ judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were fired for making nasty comments towards a contestant.
Yesterday, Bassingthwaighte revealed on Twitter that she would be replaced as a host on the Australian version of the reality talent show.
"I wanted you all to be the first to know that I won't be returning to X Factor Aus this year," she tweeted. "I am enjoying my time on X Factor NZ and I am super excited about the future."
The former Rogue Traders frontwoman said her new kids clothing line, Chi Khi, is "going crazy". "I have some exciting things in the pipeline that I can't wait to share with you all. Watch this space!" Bassingthwaighte wrote.
The former Neighbours star has previously said she's had to juggle her new X Factor NZ role with her young family back home in Australia.
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