Simon Cowell Confirms cheryl cole, paula Abdul as X-Factor Judges

Simon Cowell has confirmed that Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole will join him as judges on The X-Factor
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   The panel will also include Antonio "L.A." Reid, who was previously the chairman of Island Def Jam Records.
    Despite Cowell's announcement, both Abdul and Cole are still in contract negotiations; FOX has yet to officially confirm their hiring.