The X Factor judges Robbie Williams and Ayda Field quit following one year on the panel

Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field have left The X Factor judging panel.

The couple joined Simon Cowell’s show as judges last year, along with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson.

In an Instagram announcement, Robbie said: "A quick update from Team Williams… it’s been a very busy year so far.

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"Vegas has been incredible and we cannot wait for June and July to do it all again. I’ve got the massive @BSTHydeParkshow on July 14 and I’ve written the lyrics and music for the #RSCBoyInDress show with @guyachambers – opening on November 8.

"As well as all this we’ve got some very big announcements coming soon – but we can’t reveal all yet. Sadly though it’s impossible to do everything … and we’re gutted to tell you we won’t be able to return to The X Factor this year.

"We will, however, be working on projects with Simon going forward – and as huge fans of the show, we will still be tuning into The X Factor, voting and winding Simon up…x."

During the series, Robbie was replaced on the panel for a number of the live shows as they clashed with his tour dates, with Nile Rodgers from Chic standing in for him.

For their first series, neither Robbie or Ayda managed to get their acts to the final stages of the show.

Instead it was a Louis and Simon final, with the One Direction singer's act Dalton Harris wining the show.

His act Anthony Russell also took third place, while Scarlett Lee, mentored by Simon, came second.

The X Factor will return on ITV.