Natalie Bassingthwaighte leaves X Factor Australia

Singer and songwriter Natalie Bassingthwaighte will not be returning to the upcoming season of Seven’s X Factor Australia.

The former judge and mentor of the reality show tweeted the news to her followers on Twitter yesterday writing: “I wanted you all to be the first to know that I won't be returning to X Factor Aus this year. I am enjoying my time on X Factor NZ and I am super excited about the future.”

Seven is yet to announce a replacement.