Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones are out at "The X Factor."

L.A. Reid was the only survivor on X-Factor after Simon Cowell gave judges Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and host  Steve Jones the boot earlier this year. But in the midst of the show’s second successful season, X-Factor Judge L.A. Reid told Access Hollywood that he won’t be back for the third. Access Hollywood Reports: L.A. […]

A Fox spokeswoman said Monday that the judge and host will not return for the show’s second season. No other details were provided. Jones, a British TV personality, called his departure “a shame” on Twitter and added that he couldn’t complain, “as I’ve had a great time.” He gave no reason why he wasn’t returning […]