Paula Abdul Will Join Simon Cowell On "The X Factor"

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul

It's now official. Told ya

After all the drama amidst the speculations, the Ex-idol Judge Paula Abdul will finally reunite with Simon Cowell along with Antonio L.A. Reid and Cheryl Cole in The X Factor judges seat.

The show will begin taping today (Sunday) and will premiere on Fox in September.

The UK based reality singing competition will offer a 5 million dollar cash prize and a recording contract for the winner.

X-Factor will be hosted by UK presenter Steve Jones and the uber-sexy, former Pussycat Dolls singer, Nicole Scherzinger

Will Paula Abdul Reunite With Simon Cowell For "The X Factor" Panel On Fox?

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul Will Posibly Reunite for "The X Factor"

Rumor has it, Simon Cowell and Island Def Jam Music Group Chairman, Antonio L.A. Reed will be joined by Paula Abdul in "The X Factor." Again?

In an interview with Deadline, Cowell tells Nikki Finke, "I always loved working with her (Paula) even though she can be a pain...I think there's a good chance it will be her, and now we're reaching the deadline we've got to make the decision soon. But I think she's got a really good shot"

Finkee adds English singer Sheryl Cole will also be an addition to the "cast." Her sources say  that the announcement for the complete panel of judges will be made next week.

SIMON'S REP: "NOTHING IS SET"
Following the published online interview on Deadline, Cowell's reps immediately denied the "sureness" of the report, by saying to THR that everything is still playing out. "Nothing is set, and Paula is one of many people Simon is talking to. He's said the same thing many times, including on the radio last week. There's nothing new"

Who is telling the truth? We'll find out soon.

Paula on The X Factor? Same old brand new personalities huh, we'll see how this Briton-made circus for American T.V. will fare out this fall.