Paula Abdul Joins THE X FACTOR

With THE X FACTOR stars reporting for duty today, Fox has officially announced that former AMERICAN IDOL judge Paula Abdul has joined their esteemed panel.

“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,” said Abdul’s former IDOL colleague, THE X FACTOR producer/fellow judge Simon Cowell.

“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!”

THE X FACTOR Twitter account also tweeted a picture of the reunited duo at today’s taping, and the two do seem to be getting along — so far.

Are you excited Simon and Paula are reuniting on THE X FACTOR?

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