Could 'X Factor' Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland Swap Shows?
On this side of the pond, 'X Factor' judge Nicole Scherzinger has become known for her questionable song choices, rambling critiques and the ability to make every comment she gives to contestants somehow relate to her own career.Needless to say, there are some viewers who would be glad to see her gone from the judges' table.
According to British tabloid Now, they may soon get their wish, with rumors swirling that Simon Cowell is considering a job switch between Scherzinger and former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland. Rowland joined the judging panel on the UK version of the show this season, but audiences have failed to connect with her the way they embraced the exiled Cheryl Cole.
A source reportedly close to production told Now, "Simon thinks [Kelly] will be amazing on the US show. Nicole's had a mixed reaction in the US, so there's talk of a job swap."
To add fuel to the fire, Rowland has been quoted in Britain's Daily Mirror downplaying the possibility of returning to the UK show next season, commenting, "'X Factor' next year? We'll see. I definitely would love to go on tour though, so that will be my focus for next year."
Rowland has had her share of controversies on the UK series, having skipped a week of live shows due to an illness and spent much of the season butting heads with her fellow mentors.
Though Rowland has had little commercial success outside of Destiny's Child, Scherzinger has carved out a successful niche as a solo artist in the UK, where her recent single, 'Don't Hold Your Breath,' debuted at number one on the British chart. Her debut album, 'Killer Love,' peaked at number eight across the pond, but has been subject to a number of delays in the States.
Since Scherzinger has proven herself successful on the other side of the Atlantic, there could be some logic in Cowell exchanging his chess pieces, although we can't help hoping that the music mogul rebuilds his bridge with Cheryl Cole and brings her stateside in place of Rowland next season.
Would you miss Scherzinger as a mentor/judge, or do you think Cowell should make a change?

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