Mega=producer Simon Cowell has pulled out of his role as a guest judge on the Israeli version of the X Factor, the Jewish News reported Monday.
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Cowell was announced as a judge for the fourth season of the Israeli rendition of the show, originally due to be filmed in Israel in December 2020.
According to the Jewish News, "Simon won't be going to Israel after all. ... For a number of reasons he just can't be there in Israel to film the show now. Of course, he is bitterly disappointed – but it was a decision he had to take."
There have also been concerns about the impact of a busy work schedule on Cowell's health following a recent back injury and operation.
The X Factor Israel is slated to air on Reshet 13 TV later this year.
