07:35 ET<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nUS pop star Nicole Scherzinger and Welsh TV presenter Steve Jones will host the American version of The X Factor, it has been announced.<\/p>\n
Former Pussycat Doll Scherzinger, who appeared as a judge on the UK version of the show last year, said she was “thrilled” with her new job.<\/p>\n
Jones, said he “couldn’t be happier” about co-hosting the programme.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, it was announced Cheryl Cole will join Simon Cowell and Antonio LA Reid on the judging panel.<\/p>\n
Cowell, who created the show, said he thought the two presenters would be “great together”.<\/p>\n
He added: “I have always wanted Steve to work with us, I think he is a real star. Nicole is fantastic. I loved working with her on the UK X Factor last year. She is gorgeous and super-talented.”<\/p>\n
Jones, who is best known for presenting Channel 4’s weekend entertainment programme T4, said: “The ability to work day in and day out with Simon Cowell is a dream come true.<\/p>\n
“I have been approached about working in the States before, but never felt right about those opportunities, but when The X Factor came up, I leapt at the opportunity.”<\/p>\n
Mike Darnell, president of the US channel Fox, said: “Nicole is a triple-threat performer who knows how to captivate an audience, and Steve is an accomplished presenter whose original sense of humour has charmed viewers worldwide.<\/p>\n
“Both possess the unique combination of personality and credibility that we were looking for in our hosts. They’re incredibly charismatic, undeniably gorgeous, and fantastic entertainers in their own right.”<\/p>\n
The X Factor looks for undiscovered talent from the age of 12 or over, who will be given the chance to win a $5 million (\u00a33m) recording contract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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