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Rita Ora 'Has Turned Down The X Factor Job'

Hot Right Now star claimed to have rejected reality TV role to focus on her music instead...

Rita Ora is reported to have refused Simon Cowell's offer of a seat on The X Factor's judging panel.

The 23-year-old star is claimed by The Mirror to have been formally offered the job, but to have refused it in favour of her pop career.

"Rita was formally offered the X Factor job and was very flattered, but turned it down," a source told the paper.

"She is out in LA at the moment, having meetings, making contacts and working hard in the studio. Rita is bringing out a new album this summer – so that's her priority.

"She wants to focus purely on her music and not get distracted by other things. She also saw how Jessie J's album struggled after she appeared as a coach on The Voice, and thinks the two could be connected.

"Rita thinks Jessie might have come across badly on TV. For now, Rita is staying away from reality TV and is concentrating on the day job."

Cheryl Cole is reported to be on the verge of signing up to return to the show - and it has been reported that she wants to be the only woman on the panel.

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