'X Factor' bosses dismiss Khloe departure rumors
Spokesperson says producers have yet to make talent decisions for next season

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"X Factor" producers have dismissed rumors suggesting co-host Khloe Kardashian will not return for a second season on the TV talent show. An unnamed source tells the New York Post that the reality TV star would not be asked back for the show's third season, while her co-host, Mario Lopez would definitely return. But a spokesperson for "The X Factor" tells the Hollywood Reporter that the reports of any cast changes are false, explaining, "The producers have not yet made the talent decisions for this year."
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So far, the only sure lineup changes for the show are the departures of judges Britney Spears and L.A. Reid, while Kardashian, Lopez and panelist Demi Lovato's fate are still up in the air. Soul star Ne-Yo confirmed he has had talks with producers about taking on a panel role on the show.
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