The X Factor: Sharon Osbourne returns in 2013

SHARON Osbourne is to return to The X Factor as a judge for the new series in 2013.

Osbourne, who last appeared on the show in 2007, will join Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh.

Dermot O’Leary will also return as a presenter for the ITV show.

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