Nicole Scherzinger Lands ‘The X Factor’ Co-Hosting Job

Nicole Scherzinger has signed on to be a television host of FOX’s new singing competition ‘The X Factor’, based off the British show of the same name. The former Pussycat Dolls member will join Welsh TV personality Steve Jones and judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Antonio “L.A.” Reid on the search for America’s next great music act.

“I am thrilled to be asked by Simon Cowell to host ‘The X Factor’,” said Nicole, who recently served as a guest judge on the UK version. “I loved working alongside Simon on the U.K. show, and cannot wait to see what he has in store for the U.S. I’m so excited to work with Steve Jones and help discover astounding talent from across the country!”