Dannii Minogue is to lose her job as a judge on The X Factor following a meeting of show bosses in Hollywood, a report has claimed.
Sources told a tabloid newspaper that Simon Cowell is hosting a "brain-storming" session for X Factor executives to discuss plans to ensure that the show continues to top the viewing ratings.
Insiders believe that Dannii will become a casualty of their review and claim that it is "highly unlikely" that she will return to the new series later this year.
Minogue has been a feature of the TV talent contest since joining the judging panel in 2008.
A source told the Daily Star that Simon Cowell is considering a plan which would see the panel revert to three judges.
Dannii has already confirmed that that she will miss the live auditions for the show as she is expecting her first baby in July.
A source told the newspaper: "Simon and his team are very wary of getting into the sort of problems the BBC has had with its female stars over age and so on.
"For that reason, the best option is being seen as reverting to the three judges this year.
"That means the seat is open for Dannii to return at a future date, although it is unlikely."
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