She may be off "Idol," but Simon Cowell is talking to former "American Idol" co-star Paula Abdul and his current "X Factor" U.K. co-star Cheryl Cole for judging positions on the show, which launches
on Fox in fall 2011.
One reason may be his comfort zone with them. Also, judges on "X Factor" are crucial to the success of the show. They mentor singers and effectively becomes part
of the competition rather than grader from the sidelines.
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