Gary Barlow says he is "all right" after losing two of his X Factor acts - but he has refused to commit himself to another series.
The singer-songwriter had expressed his bewilderment after Melanie Masson was given the boot from the talent show on Sunday following the exit of Carolynn Poole.
He posted a message online saying: "What's happening out there?"
But during a visit to the Brit School – which counts Adele, Jessie J and Amy Winehouse among its former pupils – the X Factor judge said he was not surprised to lose acts from his over-28s category.
"I'm all right at the moment. Historically the 'overs' and the bands usually leave first, so we're in this sort of area right now, where a week on we're losing acts but I'm confident moving forward."
The 41-year-old Take That star added: "More so than ever before, I'm really happy with the show this year.
"I think the show looks great. We've got some incredible talent on there - it's going to be a hell of a final."
But when questioned as to whether he would remain as a judge for another series, he replied: "We don't even get asked until the New Year."
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