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| Three singers join X Factor judging panel | Three singers join X Factor judging panel |
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| The X Factor judging panel has been confirmed as three singers and a pop-music impresario. | The X Factor judging panel has been confirmed as three singers and a pop-music impresario. |
| Pop mogul Louis Walsh is joined by Take That's Gary Barlow, singer Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos of urban hip-hop band N-Dubz. | Pop mogul Louis Walsh is joined by Take That's Gary Barlow, singer Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos of urban hip-hop band N-Dubz. |
| There was no return for Cheryl Cole, who was axed last week from the American version of the show. | There was no return for Cheryl Cole, who was axed last week from the American version of the show. |
| Former judge Simon Cowell said: "These four are totally up for it, each of them bring a different attitude." | Former judge Simon Cowell said: "These four are totally up for it, each of them bring a different attitude." |
| Cowell added: "They have had a ton of hits between them and they are all committed to finding a star. | Cowell added: "They have had a ton of hits between them and they are all committed to finding a star. |
| "I have a feeling Louis and Tulisa will have slightly different points of view as to what the next star should look and sound like." | "I have a feeling Louis and Tulisa will have slightly different points of view as to what the next star should look and sound like." |
| 'Fireworks' | |
| Barlow said: "I'm extremely excited about working on The X Factor. I've always been a fan of the show and always enjoyed performing on it too. | Barlow said: "I'm extremely excited about working on The X Factor. I've always been a fan of the show and always enjoyed performing on it too. |
| "My one goal is to find a global superstar. If I don't find one, I won't have done my job." | "My one goal is to find a global superstar. If I don't find one, I won't have done my job." |
| N-Dubz star Tulisa said she looked forward to bringing "something fresh" to the panel. | N-Dubz star Tulisa said she looked forward to bringing "something fresh" to the panel. |
| She added: "I'm not going to be afraid to speak my mind and mix things up a little. | She added: "I'm not going to be afraid to speak my mind and mix things up a little. |
| "I am hoping to find some hot new talent and mentor a winning category. It is also going to be great to get to know and work alongside the other judges. Let the fireworks begin." | "I am hoping to find some hot new talent and mentor a winning category. It is also going to be great to get to know and work alongside the other judges. Let the fireworks begin." |
| Rowland added that she was thrilled to be heading to one of her "favourite places in the world". | Rowland added that she was thrilled to be heading to one of her "favourite places in the world". |
| She said: "The music coming out of the UK right now is incredible, with artists like Adele, Jessie J and James Blake, so I'm confident this season of The X Factor will give me opportunity to hear a few diamonds in the rough. | She said: "The music coming out of the UK right now is incredible, with artists like Adele, Jessie J and James Blake, so I'm confident this season of The X Factor will give me opportunity to hear a few diamonds in the rough. |
| "Being a judge is never easy but I promise to be as sternly honest as I can and also encourage everyone who crosses the stage. I can't wait to meet the world's next superstar." | "Being a judge is never easy but I promise to be as sternly honest as I can and also encourage everyone who crosses the stage. I can't wait to meet the world's next superstar." |
| Walsh said: "I'm delighted to be back for my eighth series of The X Factor, it's my favourite job in the world and I'm really excited this year to work with Gary Barlow and the rest of the new panel. | Walsh said: "I'm delighted to be back for my eighth series of The X Factor, it's my favourite job in the world and I'm really excited this year to work with Gary Barlow and the rest of the new panel. |
| "I'm the last original judge standing and I'm determined to find an act that can win this year and show the others how it's done." | "I'm the last original judge standing and I'm determined to find an act that can win this year and show the others how it's done." |
| The first audition will be in Birmingham on Wednesday, then on to Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff, London and Liverpool. | The first audition will be in Birmingham on Wednesday, then on to Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff, London and Liverpool. |