Cheryl Cole dropped from America’s ‘X Factor’.

Cheryl Cole has been dropped from the judges panel on the American version of Simon Cowell’s ‘The X Factor’. Cole was dropped and Pussycat Dolls’ lead singer Nicole Scherzinger has been named her replacement. Scherzinger served as a guest judge on the U.K. version of the show and impressed both the judges and producers.

Cole was in the British band, Girls Aloud in 2002. In 2008, she signed on to be a permanent judge on the ‘X Factor’ taking the place of Sharon Osbourne. Two years later, she went through a divorce with husband Ashley Cole, which was a very public turn in her life. During all of the cheating scandal, the fans came to love her more.

FOX will begin airing the show this fall. Cole quit the U.K. version of the show to focus on the U.S. version. There have been all sorts of rumors flying as to why Cole was replaced. Some sources say Cole and Paula Abdul did not have chemistry. However, Abdul posted on Twitter in May that Cole was “lovely”. Other reports say that FOX was afraid that the audience would have a hard time understanding her due to her accent.

Cheryl Cole leaves ‘X Factor’ judge seat.

The premiere of Simon Cowell’s new show ‘X Factor’ is still four months away and there is already trouble. Sources say that British pop singer Cheryl Cole is out of the judges seat and being replaced with former Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger. Scherzinger was originally slated to co-host the show with Steve Jones.

There has been no word on why there has been a switch. The show has already began taping the audition rounds in Los Angeles. As far as we know, there will be no changes with judges Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and Paula Abdul. There has also been no word on who will be filling the vacated spot of co-host.

The cast of ‘X Factor’ complete.

Sources say the ‘X Factor’ has finally completed the judges panel. The final chair has now been filled by Paula Abdul, who reportedly has just closed the last minute negotiations. The 48 year old singer reportedly got her contract done ust in time as taping for the show is set to begin today.

Cheryl Cole and Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid had previously been named as judges for the show. Pussycat Doll and ‘Dancing With The Stars’ champion Nicole Scherzinger has been named to co-host the show.

Sources say Steve Jones, British TV personality will co-host the show with Scherzinger. Jones is 34 years old and former model. Reportedly, Jones was up against ‘High School Musical’ star Corbin Bleu.

The show will premiere in September on FOX.

Paula Abdul spends part of Valentine’s Day on 911 call.

Paula Abdul reportedly called 911 on February 14 during a drive with her boyfriend and told the operator, while sobbing, “I wanna go, and he won’t let me!”

According to reports Abdul then asked her boyfriend, “Are you gonna drop me off ’cause I have emergency on the phone?” Moments later, Abdul told the operator, “He’s dropping me off.”

Abdul later declinedto file a police report and told the officer that the couple had a minor argument and it never became physical.

In 2006, Abdul was assaulted by a guest at a private party, who pushed the petite pop singer into a wall after screaming at her.

Abdul’s rep said, “Arguments with loved ones are often times heated. After the call was made everything was worked out.”

Carrie Underwood Marries Mark Fisher

Carrie Underwood got married this weekend to pro-hockey player Mark Fisher at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Ga. Carrie had a grand southern style wedding complete with a Chantilly lace dress by Monique Lhuillier. The two quoted their favorite Bible readings and classical music played during the ceremony. Guests included Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. In a statement to People magazine, the couple (who signed their names “Mike & Carrie Fisher”) said, “We could not feel more blessed to have found each other and to have shared this day with our friends and family that mean so much to us!” After the reception, the couple headed to Bora Bora and Tahiti for their honeymoon.

Paula Abdul to Appear on Idol Season Finale

Paula Abdul will appear in the season finale of American Idol for a special farewell to Simon Cowell, who is leaving the show as well. Also appearing in the finale is Christina Aguilera but the rest of the special appearances are being kept secret. It is expected to be quite a farewell event for Cowell….oh, and the season 9 American Idol will be announced.

Paula Abdul Heading Back to American Idol?

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Paula Abdul imitates Ellen

Here’s the video of Paula Abdul imitating Ellen DeGeneres at the VH1:Divas show. Initially, the camera was so far away I thought it was Ellen, then they closed in and you realize it’s Paula Abdul.

At the end of the video, she congratulates Ellen, and tells her to call her.

‘Idol’ Ellen to replace Paula

Ellen DeGeneres is already receiving a rave review from the judges’ panel at America’s Got Talent, and it came only minutes after the announcement she’d be Paula Abdul’s replacement on American Idol.

“She will be a breath of fresh air on that show, a complete breath of fresh air,” Osbourne, 56, told PEOPLE Wednesday. “It’s new blood. And American Idol needed something new to happen.”

“I think if they had replaced Paula with another singer, Janet Jackson or J.Lo, it would have been too expected,” she said. “‘Oh well, there we go, another singer.’ And with Ellen, you’ve got someone who knows about entertaining, and everything that goes into it, which also speaks for the people.”

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Paula Abdul Confirms leaving ‘Idol’

Singer Paula Abdul confirmed for the first time that she is officially leaving ‘Idol.’ In her interview with TV Guide she repeatedly mentions that she is leaving based on principles and not about money. Though, she never says what the principle is that she is leaving for.

“I had to stand on my principle,” Abdul, 47, tells TV Guide. “I’m going to miss the experience of watching young talent evolve into a place where they get to take off and soar.” “I believe in myself and you have to have your own self respect,” Abdul says. “And sometimes decisions are very difficult to make, but I’ve always believed that at the core I’m a survivor. There’s not one thing I’ve done that I’ve really set my mind to that I’ve failed at.”

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