Robbie Williams And Ayda Field QUIT X-Factor Over Refused Pay Rise
By Claire
4 years ago
"The loss of Robbie is a big blow, given his huge star power. But the 'X Factor' is being overhauled and we are likely going to go back to three judges, which is how we started.
"Robbie and Ayda were already on a £10million deal and there was no way we were going to be able to increase that sort of money.
"They haven't fallen out with Simon - they were all on holiday together recently - but there are business realities at play."
"We would love to come back. But we need to be treated kindly, so we'll see. Is that my pitch for a pay rise? Abso-f***ing-lutely.
"Honestly, 'The X Factor' has been my favourite thing that I've done in showbiz and a welcome break from the thing that I've been doing for the last 30 years."
"Sadly though it's impossible to do everything ... and we're gutted to tell you we won't be able to return to The X Factor this year."
"We will, however, be working on projects with Simon going forward - and as huge fans of the show, we will still be tuning into The X Factor, voting and winding Simon up...x (sic)"