Has Nicole Scherzinger Signed A Million Pound Deal To Return To The X Factor?

With Britain’s Got Talent firmly wrapped up, it’s now time to turn our talent show attention fully to The X Factor.

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In case you hadn’t noticed, there has been more than a little bit of controversy surrounding who’s going to appear on this year’s judging panel.

After last year’s less than impressive offering, Simon Cowell has had a mass clear-out, with Cheryl, Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora all losing their places behind the desk of judgement.

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Rumours have been rife about who will replace them. Today The Sun on Sunday reports that Nicole Scherzinger has signed a million pound deal to return to the show after quitting a Broadway production of Cats.

A source told the paper: “Simon thinks Nicole is a great asset to the show and is delighted he was able to sign her up, despite the commitments she previously had elsewhere.

“He wants this year’s show to go back to its best and she is very much part of that plan.”

It’s now thought that the new line-up will be announced in days and will also include returnees Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne.

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The source added: “Not one of the judges – Nicole, Sharon or Louis – could ever be accused of shying away from an opinion.”