It’s official! Simon Cowell has confirmed that he will be leaving American Idol after this season to bring The X-Factor to the US. The snarky judge said, “I’ve had the best eight or nine years of my life doing this show…It’s the final year for me. You want to leave on a high note.” We don’t blame him for being sick of the gig, but will you still watch after he’s gone? Let’s hope Ellen can carry her weight!