Cowell: I may quit 'The X Factor'

Simon Cowell has revealed that he may quit his role as a judge on The X Factor.

The music mogul said he is considering giving up his position on the panel and moving behind the cameras.

"I’m definitely not retiring," he told Live magazine. "But I am going to make a couple of changes.

"The contracts are all up at the end of next year and what I may well do is stop actually being on TV. Give up the panel."

Cowell, who turns 50 next year, admitted that his hectic schedule is taking its toll.

"The thing that gets me is the schedule. Every day of my week is filled for the next year," he said.

"[Fame] takes a lot and it’s something I never wanted. I’m a music business person."