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by Chris Harnick, posted Apr 25th 2011 10:15AM
If Simon Cowell gets his way, the judging panel for Fox's 'X Factor' will look like this: Cowell, L.A. Reid, Cheryl Cole and Paula Abdul. Yep, Simon wants Paula back.In an interview with Deadline, Cowell revealed his panel hopes but was sure to point out that negotiations with Abdul, his former 'American Idol' panelist, have yet to begin.
"I've always wanted Paula," Cowell told Nikki Finke. "Always been very vocal about that. I missed her the second she left the show. Always loved working with her even though she can be a pain. And I've been consistent about this. I don't know what it is about her, but I've always clicked with her ... I think there's a good chance it will be her. We've agreed that we would meet as many people as possible, and now we're reaching the deadline we've got to make the decision soon. But I think she's got a really good shot."
While Abdul's talks have yet to begin, producers have been in discussion with U.K. 'X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole about bringing her to the U.S.
News of Cole's involvement with the U.S. 'X Factor' isn't new. Confirmed 'X Factor' judge L.A. Reid spilled the beans to the press earlier this month. "We're gonna compete against 'American Idol' just fine," Reid said. "I'm very confident. But along with Simon Cowell and Cheryl, I don't know who the other judge is."
Who will be on 'The X Factor' has been a topic of hot discussion for the last few months. Everybody from Nicki Minaj to Enrique Iglesias have been rumored to be in talks for the judging gig.
Tell us: Do you want to see Simon Cowell reunite with Paula Abdul on 'The X Factor'?
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