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Nicole Scherzinger, Corbin Bleu in Talks for 'The X Factor' Hosting Gig
by Chris Harnick, posted Apr 29th 2011 10:15AM
Meet your (likely) 'The X Factor' hosts: Corbin Bleu and Nicole Scherzinger.According to Entertainment Weekly, 'High School Musical' star Bleu is close to signing a deal to co-host the series along with Pussycat Doll and 'Dancing With the Stars' champ Scherzinger.
The duo need to sign soon, as 'X Factor' auditions in front of the judges and cameras begin May 8.
Scherzinger has served on the judging panel of the UK 'X Factor' and was rumored to be contention for a judge spot in the Fox version. She's also a judge on NBC's 'The Sing Off.'
As of now, Simon Cowell hasn't found all of his judges -- only he and L.A. Reid are confirmed for the Fox series. Cowell recently named his shortlist, including UK songstress Cheryl Cole -- she also was a judge on the UK version -- and former 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul.
"I've always wanted Paula," Cowell told Nikki Finke of Deadline. "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."
Cole has been in talks with producers of the US version. Cowell said talks with Abdul have yet to begin.
Tell us: Do you think Corbin Bleu and Nicole Scherzinger would be good hosts?
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