Dannii Minogue has spoken out about her reasons for not returning for the upcoming new season of X Factor in the UK. 

As soon as the news broke last week, speculation began circulating that implied the star had been asked not to come back so she spoke to My Daily today, May 19, to set the record straight. 

"There has been a lot of speculation about me leaving the X Factor this week and I have been moved by the messages I have received from fans."

"I'm disappointed that 'Team Minogue' can't be a part of the show again this year, but I'm not 'furious,' 'upset' or 'livid;' we simply couldn't make the dates work."

She reassured fans and viewers of the show that there are no hard feelings and she will be supporting it despite her packed schedule, adding:

"The X Factor is brilliant and I've been the biggest fan since the first series. This year I will be watching the show from wherever I am. Can I still dress up at home?"

Watch Minogue talk about the perks and drawbacks to being a judge on X Factor in a revealing interview here: