Paula Abdul Officially Confirmed For The ‘X Factor’
Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell are officially uniting again! Abdul has been confirmed as the fourth judge for Cowell’s American version of the X Factor.
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Abdul, 48, will join previously announced music executive Antonio “L.A.” Reid and British pop singer and U.K. X Factor judge Cheryl Cole. The show has held auditions in Miami, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago. The winner of the talent competition will win $5 million. DANG! Does typing count as a talent?!?
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In a statement, Cowell, 51, said:
“This show would never have been the same without Paula and I can’t believe I am saying this – I have missed her a lot, and I am thrilled she’s on the show.”
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In her own statement, Abdul said:
“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] 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!”
For all you haters out there, you need to know upfront that I’m a DIEHARD Paula fan. I’ll become obsessed with this show in no time–just because she’s a judge. Thanks for bringing her back, Simon!
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