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Paula Abdul Reunites with Simon Cowell on X-Factor US

Former American Idol judges--Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell--will reunite in the upcoming US version of "X Factor."

Paula Abdul has inked the deal last Friday after a long time of wooing from the show’s creator Simon Cowell.

“I’ve always wanted Paula. Always been very vocal about that,” said Simon. “I missed her the second she left the show. Always loved working with her even though she can be a pain.”

Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell have worked together on American Idol for 8 years. Although their relationship as co-judges of the show is touted as dysfunctional, they missed each other after Paula left Idol and thrilled that they will be reunited as judges again on the new show.

“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,” said Paula Abdul.

“I’m looking forward to being back with the FOX/FremantleMedia family and know that it will be an extraordinary journey – we’re going to have a blast. 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!” she added.

Aside from Simon and Paula, L.A. Reid and Cheryl Cole complete the judges panel of X Factor USA, while Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger will serve as hosts.

X Factor differs from Idol in numerous ways. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups, has no upper age limit, and the judges act as mentors to the final contestants. Each judge is assigned a category—girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, and groups—that they place the finalists in after the audition process. Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to the contestants helping decide song choices and styling, while judging contestants from other categories.

X Factor USA is scheduled to premiere this September.

Image courtesy of Houston Style Magazine

11 Comments on Paula Abdul Reunites with Simon Cowell on X-Factor US

  1. HOI.HOI // May 11, 2011 at 5:30 am //

    GO TWEEN HEARTS!!!

  2. Idol Fan // May 10, 2011 at 9:43 pm //

    I hope ipalabas sa star world and X Factor kasi walang commercials. pag sa GMA kakaumay panuorin.

  3. i like it…excited na ako sa show na to.

  4. KapamilyaDubai // May 10, 2011 at 5:16 pm //

    Chaka daw ang XFactor sabi ng mga kapuso…di nila alam na si LEONA LEWIS is from XFactor.

  5. can’t wait for it! love you Paula!

  6. Anonymous // May 10, 2011 at 7:07 am //

    X factor is a big hit here in the UK. It has franchise in 15 countries and enjoying 50-80 percent audience share. If GMA will have X factor, hope they bring justice to the franchise unlike the philippine idol(i forget the correct show title) that they made which was a big disappointment. I love this show but the x factor uk will never be the same again without simon and cheryl.

  7. ang chaka! parang kapamilyucks lang!

  8. super chaka! parang kapamilyucks lang!

  9. magkakaruon ba tlaga ng X Factor Philippine Edition?

  10. pinoy flop idol // May 10, 2011 at 2:47 am //

    i like this show better than IDOL. anyway, GMA will have the Phil.version, it will surely be a big flop!

  11. goodluck 🙂

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