The X Factor is back with some very familiar faces. The show has confirmed that Louis Walsh, his pal Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger will join Simon Cowell on the judging panel.
Welcome back @MrsSOsbourne, @NicoleScherzy & Louis Walsh who join @SimonCowell on this year's judging panel. 👉🼠https://t.co/xl0oQvHCKF
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) June 1, 2016
Speaking of her return, Sharon, who was one of the original Judges on the show, said: “I’m overjoyed about going back to The X Factor, sitting with Lou, Lou, gorgeous Nicole and naughty Simon. But most of all, I can’t wait to meet baby Eric.”
Nicole agreed: “I can’t wait to be back in the UK and on the show with the best Judges sitting alongside me on the panel. I'm excited about discovering, mentoring and winning with an exciting new act this year. And having had winning contestants in the past, Simon knows I will do it.”
Louis added: “He’d say otherwise but I knew Simon missed me last year! I’m delighted to be back on the panel especially beside my two favourite female judges Sharon and Nicole, and I’m looking forward to taking them all back to Dublin this year when we head there for auditions.”
Meanwhile, Simon Cowell has issued a stern warning ahead of the new series, stating: “Be careful what you wish for!”
Host Dermot O’Leary to kicks off the new series on ITV later this year alongside sister show, The Xtra Factor on ITV2.
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