Tulisa Contostavlos has just confirmed that she will not be returning to The X Factor this year.

The singer-turned-talent-show-judge, whose future on the panel has looked in doubt for months, took to Twitter earlier today to make the announcement.

Tulisa was a judge on the show for two years.

She wrote: "Just wanted to let you know that I won't be part of the X Factor panel this year. I've had a great time on the show, but this year it's time to do something different.

"I'd like to thank everyone on The X Factor for two amazing years. Stay tuned as I have a very exciting announcement soon!"

As if that isn't bad enough the former N-Dubz star is said to have parted ways with her footballer beau Danny Simpson.

The singer's relationship with Danny Simpson has hit a bump as well.

A source told The Sun: "Danny and Tulisa's relationship became public very quickly and was very full-on. They've had a lot of stress and it has caused a few bust-ups. They still talk but aren't together at the moment."

Representatives for the pair, who started dating last year and recently got matching tattoos, have denied the split.