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Sharon Osbourne says The X Factor was 'like Wild West' due to 'damage' it had on people's lives and admits she wouldn't want to have 'responsibility' again: 'It's not anything to laugh at'


The TV personality, 71, appeared on the judging panel for the talent show from 2004 to 2007, before returning in 2013, 2016 and 2017.

However, a huge part of the show - which attracted controversy from the start - was that it was exploitative, encouraging people to audition just for them to be ruthlessly critiqued by the judges. Sharon decided to leave The X Factor judging panel in October 2018, despite previously being confirmed to be returning for series 15 (pictured on show in 2017) The music manager bundled up from the chilly weather in a long tailored black coat and toted a cream handbag and a newspaper

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