People.com : Simon Cowell is relying on a familiar face for the launch of his new show, The X Factor.
The Associated Press reports that American Idol alum Paula Abdul has signed on as its fourth judge, citing a source close to the negotiations.
She’ll join a judging panel with British singer Cheryl Cole, former Def Jam president L.A. Reid and Cowell when the talent competition premieres on Fox in the fall.
Abdul herself confirmed the news on Sunday to Reuters TV, saying, “I’m thrilled. It’s a show you don’t have to calculate or guess how you’re going to approach it. I walk into this, it’s a new journey. It’s a brand new show and a new experience.”
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