That Sharon Osbourne never fails to make our jaws hit the floor in sheer surprise.

Sharon Osbourne Sharon Osbourne She's gone and quit The X Factor.

Shazza released a statement which reads: "Sharon Osbourne announced today that after four fantastic and successful series of The X Factor she has decided to leave the show.

"Sharon would like to thank the wonderful British public for their enormous support during what's been an exciting ride.

"She would also like to take this opportunity to thank Simon Cowell and ITV, while wishing them all the best for the next series.

"Sharon will be making no further comment."

Whaddya mean?

We're gutted, we loved watching Shazza dish it out to the other judges.

However, during the last series reports of spats between her and judge Dannii Minogue were rife, but the pair both denied any sort of rift.

But maybe there's hope yet.

Remember how Louis Walsh quit and then returned?

Shazza, we've got our fingers crossed.