Simon Cowell Confirms He’s Leaving American Idol

It’s official! Simon Cowell confirms his exit and leaving American Idol. The 2010 American Idol season 9 will be his last season on the popular singing competition.

Simon Cowell just made the announcement during the semiannual Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena. Simon Cowell said today that he is leaving American Idol because the upcoming American version of “The X Factor” will launch in fall 2011. Cowell will be judging the show and executive producing the show. Simon Cowell adds that he is confident that American Idol will continue to be the NO.1 show.

Ryan Seacrest tweeted: “this is simon’s last season on idol. He’s working on US version of x-factor! He is one of the most brilliant people in our biz! Congrats.”

So what do you think of Simon Cowell leaving American Idol? Will you still watch American Idol after American Idol season 9?