THEY'RE ALL COMING BACK
'Red Widow' Gets The Axe
Paula Abdul Officially Joins 'The X Factor'
by Maggie Furlong, posted May 8th 2011 6:00PM
Welcome back, Paula!Fox's much-anticipated reality competition show, 'The X Factor,' is taping its first episodes of judged auditions today in Los Angeles, and luckily we now know that the judges panel will include Paula Abdul.
Rumors have been swirling -- even up until a few hours ago -- that Abdul's deal was still not finalized. We all know the show must go on (and that contract debates had a hand in her 'Idol' departure), but a Paula-less 'X Factor'? After months and months of speculation? No thanks.
Abdul joined fellow judges Cheryl Cole, L.A. Reid and her old 'Idol' pal Simon Cowell on stage today, officially confirming her role on the show and her reunion with Cowell.
"This show would never have been the same without Paula," Simon Cowell said in a statement. "And I can't believe I am saying this -– I have missed her a lot, and I am thrilled she's on the show."
And Abdul is equally as thrilled: "I am excited beyond words to be a part of 'The X Factor.' I couldn't be happier to bring my love for cultivating talent and performance to such a wildly anticipated show. I'm also delighted and grateful to be sitting next to Simon again ... but you might want to check back with me in a week or two!"
This news comes just days after the show's co-hosts were announced: Former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger and Brit Steve Jones. The show premieres this fall.
Are you pumped to have Paula back on TV? Do you think she was the right choice for the show?
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