Originally positioned as a co host for The X Factor, singer, songwriter and performer Nicole Scherzinger has moved up to the role of a judge on the show. The triple-threat performer joins 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 $5 million dollar recording deal. Previously, Nicole joined Simon Cowell as a guest judge on The X Factor for the UK version of the show in 2010.

In a departure from other singing competition series, The X Factor is the first time contestants audition for THE X FACTOR judges in front of an audience of thousands – raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it takes to win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

Don’t miss the Series Premiere of THE X FACTOR – WED 9/21 & THU 9/22 at 8/7c, on FOX.

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More about Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger was born in Honolulu, HI, and grew up in Louisville, KY. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, performer and the former lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls. Scherzinger was asked to join The Pussycat Dolls after appearing on the TV show “Popstars” as part of the group Eden’s Crush. The group’s debut album, “PCD,” went double-platinum in America, sold over 9 million copies worldwide and featured the hit songs “Don’t Cha,” “Buttons” and “Stickwitu.” Following the success of “PCD,” Scherzinger recorded a series of duets and guest vocal appearances with P. Diddy, 50 Cent, Timbaland and Vittorio. The second Pussycat Dolls album “Doll Domination,” has sold over 5 million copies to date and contains the hits “When I Grow Up” and “I Hate This Part.” In 2009, Scherzinger wrote and recorded an adaptation of A.R. Rahman’s “Jai Ho” (from the film “Slumdog Millionaire”), which went to No. 1 in 17 countries. Recently, Scherzinger won the 10th season of “Dancing with the Stars” and starred in “Rent” at the Hollywood Bowl. Scherzinger is scheduled to release her debut album “Killer Love.” The first single “Right There” (featuring 50 Cent) dropped earlier this summer.