Rita Ora QUITS The Voice to Join X Factor As A judge Alongside Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Simon Cowell & Newcomer Nick Grimshaw

It has been confirmed that Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw will be joining Simon Cowell on the ITV talent show-X Factor for this year’s series—which means Rita will not be on the rival show; The Voice again.

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini will also be returning to the panel, completing the line-up and meaning last year’s judges Louis Walsh and Mel B are out.

Rita, 24, is throwing away her position as a coach on BBC’s The Voice after just one season—she was reportedly lured by Simon Cowell with a £1.5 million contract

The news of the new line-up was revealed on The X Factor’s official Twitter page on Tuesday, along with a picture of Rita, Nick and Cheryl smiling happily together after their first meeting on Monday.

Apparently, the reason why Rita Ora left The Voice for the X-Factor is because BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick, helped to persuade her it would be better for her career.

A source close to the star told MailOnline: “Grimmy was the one that finally convinced Rita to join the show. Simon was also very persuasive and reminded her it was The X Factor which first made Rita a TV star.

‘It’s never been about money for Rita. She loved her time on The Voice but her diary for early 2016 meant she wouldn’t be able to commit to The Voice for a second series.’

‘The three judges met for a get together at the Charlotte Street Hotel yesterday evening and they got on like a house on fire and are all excited about the new series of the show.”