X-Factor eliminates Emblem3, Simon Cowell's favored group, despite having a huge fan following and one of the favorites among the judges. L.A Reid will not return for X-Factor Season 3.

L.A. Reid Epic Records Chairman is leaving as a judge in X-Factor. In interview with Access Hollywood, Reid said "I have a company to run that I've kind of neglected." Reid is expecting to release hits for singers Avril Lavigne and Ciara, whose album has been moved around the X-Factor schedule.

Chadwick of Emblem3 understands L.A. Reid's decision to leave the show saying: "I think L.A. Reid is more of a creative, behind the scenes production type of dude. Reality TV is more about the TV show and producing the television show more than the music."