Nicole Scherzinger admits that she only found out she was replacing Cheryl Cole on X Factor USA when she read the papers
Mail Online
The ongoing X Factor saga has kept fans riveted with constant changes in the judging panels both in the UK and Stateside.
But now Nicole Scherzinger has revealed she only found out she would be replacing Cheryl Cole on panel of the U.S. show when she read it in the newspaper.
Recording an interview on The Graham Norton Show, which airs on Friday, Nicole said: 'I haven’t said this yet, but I think it’s official that I have been made a judge. It's an amazing opportunity.
But now Nicole Scherzinger has revealed she only found out she would be replacing Cheryl Cole on panel of the U.S. show when she read it in the newspaper.
Recording an interview on The Graham Norton Show, which airs on Friday, Nicole said: 'I haven’t said this yet, but I think it’s official that I have been made a judge. It's an amazing opportunity.
'I’m kind of finding out (what’s happening) along with everyone else. It’s kind of crazy to read about it in the newspaper first.' However, Nicole said she is looking forward to working with music mogul Simon Cowell on the programme.
She said: 'He is someone you can learn a lot from. But when we are in that room it’s all about the music and the talent and I focus on the contestants, its what I am really passionate about.'
Nicole, who wore a tribal-print minidress as she performed her new single on the show, also spoke about her relationship with Formula 1 racer Lewis Hamilton, admitting that while things are going well, there are no signs of wedding bells as yet.
She said: 'Well I’m really proud of us that we have made it to three years. 'Just last week was our anniversary and that’s not too bad as we live on opposite sides of the universe so we’ve made it work. Right now we are really happy where we are.'
Show bosses officially announced Monday that Nicole will indeed be replacing Cheryl, and will start her new role at the New Jersey auditions on today.
She said: 'He is someone you can learn a lot from. But when we are in that room it’s all about the music and the talent and I focus on the contestants, its what I am really passionate about.'
Nicole, who wore a tribal-print minidress as she performed her new single on the show, also spoke about her relationship with Formula 1 racer Lewis Hamilton, admitting that while things are going well, there are no signs of wedding bells as yet.
She said: 'Well I’m really proud of us that we have made it to three years. 'Just last week was our anniversary and that’s not too bad as we live on opposite sides of the universe so we’ve made it work. Right now we are really happy where we are.'
Show bosses officially announced Monday that Nicole will indeed be replacing Cheryl, and will start her new role at the New Jersey auditions on today.
It emerged over the weekend that Cole had been invited to return to her role after being fired a fortnight ago, but the 27-year-old has snubbed the offer, leaving the Pussycat Doll free to take her place.
Fox, Fremantle Media North America and Syco TV released a statement on Monday afternoon announcing the news. It read: 'Nicole Scherzinger will be replacing Cheryl Cole on the judging panel of The X Factor.
Fox, Fremantle Media North America and Syco TV released a statement on Monday afternoon announcing the news. It read: 'Nicole Scherzinger will be replacing Cheryl Cole on the judging panel of The X Factor.
Finally confirmed: X Factor officially confirmed on Monday that Nicole IS replacing Cheryl on the judging panel
'Nicole will join Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and Paula Abdul on their search across America to find the next global superstar or group to win the life-changing $5million dollar recording deal.
'Nicole has previously joined Simon Cowell as a guest judge on The X Factor for the UK version of the show in 2010. Steve Jones will act as sole host of The X Factor.'
'Nicole will join Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and Paula Abdul on their search across America to find the next global superstar or group to win the life-changing $5million dollar recording deal.
'Nicole has previously joined Simon Cowell as a guest judge on The X Factor for the UK version of the show in 2010. Steve Jones will act as sole host of The X Factor.'
Show bosses did an unexpected U-turn when they offered Cheryl her job back on Saturday.
She was given 24 hours to decide, but after previously knocking back a consolation-style offer of returning to her old post on the UK version, Cheryl now appears to be severing ties with the franchise.
She was given 24 hours to decide, but after previously knocking back a consolation-style offer of returning to her old post on the UK version, Cheryl now appears to be severing ties with the franchise.
Show sources were quick to point out that an official comment had never been released confirming Mrs Cole’s axing – and that her picture and biography had been kept up on the Fox X Factor website.
But friends of the Girls Aloud star believe their silence is part of Fox executives' plan to wriggle out of paying Cheryl out - as they were banking on her not turning up to the next auditions on Wednesday, making her in breach of contract.
But friends of the Girls Aloud star believe their silence is part of Fox executives' plan to wriggle out of paying Cheryl out - as they were banking on her not turning up to the next auditions on Wednesday, making her in breach of contract.
No comments:
Post a Comment