nicole scherzinger
Exclusive: "You don’t want to take it personal, but you do feel a little deflated."
His future on the show - along with Sharon and Nicole's - was said to be in doubt.
But is it too late to save 'The X Factor'?
They've urged her to 'stay away from shoddy facilities'.
Four more contestants will be joining them in the live shows.
Last year's champ has just unveiled new single 'Sucker For You'.
'The girls feel the time is right to let bygones be bygones.'