X Factor 2018: Sharon Osbourne wants full payout if axed

The rumour mill is in overdrive about the state of this year's X Factor judging line-up. And the latest development sees thought-to-be-axed judge Sharon Osbourne allegedly demanding her full fee from ITV, even if she won't appear on the 2018 season of the singing show. Exit strategy: Sharon Osbourne is allegedly demanding her full fee from ITV, even if she won't appear on the 2018 season of The X Factor And alongside Sharon comes veteran judge Louis Walsh, both of whom are 65, who is also on the chopping block, according to reports. Alongside Sharon comes veteran judge Louis Walsh, both of whom are 65, who is also on the chopping block, according to reports 'Producers have lost faith': Bosses are reportedly trying to bring in fresh blood to the show to encourage a younger audience Louis told the publication: 'My contract is watertight. On the way out: Louis had hit back at Simon Cowell amid claims he's 'facing the axe from the latest series' Undecided: Louis admitted that even Sharon was surprised she hadn't received any filming dates, but believed that show bosses hadn't finalised what they wanted to do with the panel A few years later, she returned, to replace Tulisa in 2013 and then came back again when she signed a three-year deal in 2016.