The Associated Press is reporting that Paula Abdul will join the judges panel for Sunday’s X Factor taping in Los Angeles
NEW YORK – Paula Abdul will be back at the judging table with Simon Cowell, this time on Fox’s “The X Factor, ” a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday.
Though widely expected, confirmation of Abdul’s joining the new singing contest was held up as negotiations continued until the eve of the show’s first taping, according to the person familiar with the talks. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Fox and the show’s producers had not authorized public comment.
Representatives for Abdul did not respond to requests for comment.
Reports had Paula negotiating until the 11th hour to join Simon Cowell, LA Reid and Cheryl Cole on the judges’ panel. Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones are reportedly set to be hosts.
