Sharon Osbourne abstains from X Factor vote as Lorna Simpson gets sent home
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A dramatic Osbourne told host Dermot O’Leary: “Dermot, I abstain,” after hearing Simpson’s rendition of Faith Hill’s “There You’ll Be” and Shelly’s performance of “One Night Only”. Sherzinger chose to save Simpson, telling the 36-year-old: “ There is something about you and I think there is more to see from you.” Osbourne said she was “stumped” by Sherzinger’s decision. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Judge Gary Barlow also announced his departure from the show during the weekend’s live performances. Barlow, who is mentoring the groups this year, told band Rough Copy: “I’m so glad for my last year on the show, I got to mentor you.” He said in a statement later he was leaving the show to embark on a solo tour next year.
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