Report: Demi Lovato Leaving 'The X Factor'

Looks like Simon Cowell is losing one of his angels: Demi Lovato is leaving The X Factor, according to People.

But is there even a show left to leave? While a source at People says Lovato is hoping to return to music full-time, a source close to the show told E! News exclusively that there might not even be a fourth season of the Fox reality series.

It's no secret that X Factor ratings have been down and despite judge/executive producer Cowell's instance that the series will return, Fox has made no such decision regarding The X Factor's fate and had no comment on Lovato's reported exit.

Lovato joined the show for season two alongside Cowell, Britney Spears and L.A. Reid. Spears and Reid departed following the second season, but Lovato stayed on board with Cowell and was joined by Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio.

News of Lovato's exit come on the heels of Cowell's instance that The X Factor will return for a fourth season despite falling ratings. Cowell has gone on record saying the show will return and he'd likely have a new role.

"We'll be coming back in the US next season, but my role on the show may change," Cowell told Mashable.