After months of guessing and rumors, we finally know who will be the judges on The X Factor USA for season 3. For the first time in X Factor history, the judging panel will be mostly women as Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell on the panel for season 3.
"It’s taken more than a decade, but I’m delighted to finally be on a panel with three girls (I think!)," Simon Cowell said in a press release on Monday (May 20). "Paulina and Kelly both have great taste and massive experience in the music industry and together with Demi, this is going to be a fun panel. It just feels like the time to do something different."
Kelly, who was a judge on the UK version of X Factor in 2011, added: "I am very excited to be reuniting with Simon Cowell and The X Factor family. It feels great to be able to take this journey here at home in the States."
Meanwhile Paulina Rubio, who is a Latin artist and former coach on Mexico's version of The Voice, said: "I love The X Factor ! I can’t wait to find the next big music star here in America. I’m so thrilled to be part of the show as a judge. Simon, be careful what you wish for, let’s see if you are ready to handle me, empieza la fiesta, amigo!"
Filming for the show begins today and season 3 premieres this fall on FOX.
What do you think about the panel? Was this what you were hoping for?
Posted By: Joe
"It’s taken more than a decade, but I’m delighted to finally be on a panel with three girls (I think!)," Simon Cowell said in a press release on Monday (May 20). "Paulina and Kelly both have great taste and massive experience in the music industry and together with Demi, this is going to be a fun panel. It just feels like the time to do something different."
Kelly, who was a judge on the UK version of X Factor in 2011, added: "I am very excited to be reuniting with Simon Cowell and The X Factor family. It feels great to be able to take this journey here at home in the States."
Meanwhile Paulina Rubio, who is a Latin artist and former coach on Mexico's version of The Voice, said: "I love The X Factor ! I can’t wait to find the next big music star here in America. I’m so thrilled to be part of the show as a judge. Simon, be careful what you wish for, let’s see if you are ready to handle me, empieza la fiesta, amigo!"
Filming for the show begins today and season 3 premieres this fall on FOX.
What do you think about the panel? Was this what you were hoping for?
Posted By: Joe
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