New dad Robbie Williams admits he is 'genuinely gutted' to miss X Factor live shows due to South America gigs

The judge will take a hiatus from the panel later this year
Natasha Sporn7 September 2018

Robbie Williams has confessed that he is “genuinely gutted” to miss The X Factor live shows later this year.

The new judge will take a break from the panel to jet off to South America for work commitments, admitting he will miss the show in his absence.

He told ITV’s Lorraine show: “I’m gutted that I’ve got to go. Genuinely, genuinely gutted that I’ve got to go. It was all booked in before. I’m going to go off and do a few gigs in South America.

“I’m looking forward to going down there because I haven’t been there forever, but if I’d have known it wouldn’t be happening, put it that way. I’m going to miss the show.”

New trio: Robbie Williams is one of three new faces on the panel this series
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Williams will be replaced with Sharon Osbourne - who will be referred to as the fifth judge - on some live shows, with the outspoken judge coming to the end of her contact with the programme .

Williams was unveiled as a judge on the hit ITV show earlier this year, joining his wife Ayda Field and One Direction star Louis Tomlinson alongside boss Cowell.

The 39-year-old posted a snap of her family’s hands – complete with a tiny newborn – on her Instagram alongside a lengthy caption welcoming Colette Josephine Williams to their family.

Lorraine airs weekdays at 8.30am on ITV. The X Factor continues Saturday 8 September at 8pm.

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