'X Factor': Nicole Scherzinger confirmed as latest guest judge
Published May 29 2012, 11:24 BST | By Alex Fletcher
Nicole Scherzinger has been confirmed as the latest X Factor guest judge, Digital Spy can reveal.The Pussycat Doll singer and former X Factor USA judge will be the latest star to fill the fourth spot on the panel, following stints from Geri Halliwell, Leona Lewis and Rita Ora.
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"I'm super excited to be back in London for The X Factor!" said Scherzinger, who was a guest judge during the auditions and Boot Camp stage of the 2010 series.
"Last time I was here we found One Direction and I can't wait to find more unique and interesting talent here in the UK."
Following the departure of Kelly Rowland, a full-time fourth judge has yet to be found. Geri Halliwell and Rita Ora are reportedly in the running to get the gig full-time. However, the Spice Girl apparently failed to gel with Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Gary Barlow during her guest stint in Liverpool.
Ora has been impressive during her stint on the panel in London, but her lack of experience may count against her getting the job permanently.
The X Factor auditions continue today at London's O2 with Ora appearing in the morning session and Leona Lewis in the afternoon. Scherzinger will appear tomorrow at the O2.
typical itv she was axed from the x factor usa so what do itv do ibring her on x factor uk as a guest judge
May 30th 2012 at 12:18pm
What the heck is the obsession with this woman? She's so boring and offers nothing new to the panel. She's not had a successful solo career and she was literally booed off The X Factor USA last year. So far the team have managed to recycle two former guest judges (Geri and Nicole) and recruit two moderately big names (Rita Ora and Leona). JUST GET SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT.
May 29th 2012 at 11:47pm(+1 like)
Considering they are all in the music business, they would all have some experience to know what they ARE talking about. Not liking them should make you devalue what they have to offer. Can't stand Miss Cole but could see that having gone through it herself she had some knowledge in what they were/are going through.
May 30th 2012 at 7:28am
Scherzinger has the X factor. Cowell should have offered her the permanent role in the first place. She's a natural, the public the press would go wild and her profile would get even bigger in the uk. It's the perfect role for her because the uk obviously recognise talent and beauty that Scherzinger has, she's had number ones and promo deals coming out of her ears. It would be fantastic if Scherzinger accepted an offer, the X factor really does need her. I don't know whether she'd take the permanent job. Scherzinger's juggling other projects and might see the X factor as a part time, job, she may not want the commitment, but management should talk her round. The uk version would be honored to have her and should stump up the cash to make it worth Scherzinger's while.
May 29th 2012 at 10:09pm(+1 like)
I enjoyed it when she was on the panel in the 2010 series. It would be great to see her again.
May 29th 2012 at 9:56pm
It's time for her to be added to the UK show permanently. She did well in 2010 and received a great reception, however, would she be able to be as popular a second time around? Will Gary and Tulisa like her?
May 29th 2012 at 9:38pm