Paula Abdul joins Simon Cowell on X-Factor
By Alexandra Heilbron on May 9, 2011 | 5 Comments
After months of speculation and negotiating, Paula Abdul has finally signed on to be a judge opposite her former American Idol co-hort, Simon Cowell, on the American version of his British show, The X Factor. Abdul completes the judging panel, which includes British singer Cheryl Cole and former music executive Antonio Reid. “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,” Cowell said in a statement. Abdul added: “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!” The winner of The X Factor will receive $5 million.
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This show sounds like it’s going to be great. I can’t wait to see Simon and Paula back together again.
Good friends and a bottle of pills, that’s all you need in life, right Paula?
what happened to Paula’s sappy dance show? Failed, needs cash and misses the spotlight, so join Dr. Evil., nice sell out Paula.
aww how cute(?) to see the playful banter of simon & paula again…gag
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