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15/06/2012 15:45 | By Lorna Cooper and Kerri-Ann Roper, MSN TV
Nicole Scherzinger confirmed as X Factor judge
Nicole Scherzinger will officially replace Kelly Rowland on The X Factor judging panel!
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It's finally been made official: Nicole Scherzinger will replace ex-Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland on The X Factor judging panel.
In an official statement, Nicole says: "I'm so excited to join the UK X Factor family. It's where I got my start, so it feels great to come full circle. I can't wait to see what talent the UK has to offer and to help inspire and bring out the best in these artists."
Peter Fincham, Director of Television, ITV, says: "Nicole will bring her wealth of experience, both as a solo artist, and as a member of a group, to this year's Judging panel. We're delighted that she'll be joining us for the forthcoming series."
Nicole's first X Factor UK stint came in 2010; she replaced Cheryl Cole when the Call My Name singer was struck down with malaria.
The positive reviews probably convinced Simon Cowell to plump for her when he took X Factor to America's Fox TV network. She started out as a presenter on the US version before replacing Cheryl Cole, yet again, when the Brit was infamously dumped in 2011.
Nicole in turn was dropped from X Factor USA earlier this year. But we're glad she's signed up to star in the UK version. We can't wait to see her, Tulisa Contostavlos, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh working their magic.
Bring it on!
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23Comments
15/06/2012 22:16
what does x-factor stand for when they dont even honour the winners contract any more
garbage
15/06/2012 19:43
Everytime i look at simon cowells panel of 'judges' now i think, have they slept with him to get where they are. I still wonder why amanda holden was a judge on bgt as i can't even think what she is famous for and have they got right to judge people?. tulisa too.
15/06/2012 11:33
Yes! Kelly is gone. She was so annoying.
15/06/2012 20:32
The X factor has had its day now.Hell,its had more line up changes than the Sugababes!It is no longer a singing contest,more of a competition between which female judge looks most stylish.As for the winner,they will be lucky not to get dropped after their first few hits.
15/06/2012 17:32
Kelly was my fav. Hate sex tape Tulisa.
15/06/2012 18:29
This just goes to show the XFixer isnt about musical talent its soley about looks and greedy manipulators.This Nicole chick hasnt got a musical bone in her body......!
16/06/2012 18:24
xfactor is about singers all across the board, will young, one direction, jls, alexander burk, little mix.... but to name a few. if you wont a judge that knows what there talking about then nicole schersinger is the perfect choice she's done it all been there got the t-shirt, lead singer in a girl group who went globle, a brilliant solo artist, a fantastic dancer, a voice to die for and what a range she can cover pop, rock, and opera, just brilliant. you can keep kelly rolland give me nicole any day of the week. and i'v got to say what a amazingly beautiful woman to boot.
15/06/2012 12:01
OMG! NOOOOOOO!
She was terrible on American X Factor forever crying, Why not get a british judge?
Come on Cowell get your S**T together
15/06/2012 12:06
No she wasn't Annoying Craig - At times we Brits hate to accept the fact that people are naturally gorgeous especially if they are foreigners.
Is Nicole dating Simon Cowell?
15/06/2012 20:54
The USA X factor got rid of her for a good reason.. The UK x factor made a stupid decision.
18/06/2012 00:47
Who are you? Seen many more contestants with shed loads more talent than you on X Facta. Go away you muppet!!
18/06/2012 00:55
Drove past Dappy's new home yesterday, not on purpose: how come the neighbours are not up for sale? Let's put a bit more money into education in the UK and kick crap, clone puppets into touch!!
15/06/2012 20:44
She was the best judge on USA x-factor & nichole has an incredible voice not only for (pop) music but also for opera.
This womans power & vocal range is amazing & can sing live unlike a lot of the other singers around.
Nichole & Leone doing a power ballad would be amazing.
There you are muppets, slag off that comment ??
16/06/2012 17:02
well, definitely not going to watch it this year now...
16/06/2012 00:25
I weren't overstruck on her as a replacement judge before...Anastacia would have been a much better choice as a judge!
15/06/2012 15:06
Top totty,hamilton wouldnt have a clue what do with her? 750k money for old rope.
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