Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol !

On : 2010 Jan 11

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell has confirmed he is leaving American Idol after this season to launch his American version of The X Factor.

"This will be my last season on American Idol," Simon confirmed at a press conference.

Simon will serve as executive producer and judge on the American version of X Factor, which is slated to premiere on Fox in 2011.

"I'm thrilled that we have put a date on the launch of the U.S. version of The X Factor, and delighted to be continuing to work with FOX," he says in a statement. "We have a fantastic relationship, a great team and are all very excited about this."

The new season of "American Idol" featuring new judge Ellen DeGeneres kicks off on FOX on January 12th.

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