Sharon Osbourne To Return As X Factor Judge!
She’ll join Gary, Nicole and Louis for the 2013 series
ITV bosses have finally confirmed the rumours – Sharon Osbourne is returning to The X Factor judging panel!
She will join the returning Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger plus X Factor stalwart Louis Walsh on the show when it returns later this summer.
Sharon Osbourne, who last judged the show six years ago, replaces Tulisa who confirmed she was leaving to pursue other ventures yesterday.
60-year-old Sharon enthused: "I couldn't be happier about coming back for the 10th anniversary of X Factor.
"I can't wait to give Gary Barlow a big hug, sit next to the gorgeous Nicole, and of course throw water on dear Louis. Yay!"
X Factor supremo Simon Cowell added: "Three words I never thought I'd say - welcome back Sharon."
Dermot O’Leary will host the show for the sixth consecutive year.
Peter Fincham, ITV's director of television, said: "We're delighted to confirm our fantastic panel, who will bring an incredible combined wealth of experience to our 10th series of The X Factor.
"I know I speak for all of us when I say we're looking forward to bringing viewers a brilliant series this autumn."
Welcome back Sharon!
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