Nicole Scherzinger is new favourite to replace Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on The X Factor

Comeback? Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly set to re-join The X Factor
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Jennifer Ruby7 April 2016
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Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly in talks to re-join The X Factor.

The former Pussycat Doll, who was a judge back in 2012 and 2013 is now a favourite to replace Cheryl Fernandez-Versini after she announced her departure this week.

Bookies have now slashed odds on the 37-year-old making a comeback on this year’s series of the ITV show.

According to William Hill, odds of Scherzinger’s return currently stand at 12-1.

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Other past judges Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne are also thought to be in the running as Simon Cowell is looking to recapture the success of previous years.

A source told Now Magazine: “Simon’s desperate to get The X Factor back in the public favour and he thinks that getting Louis on board again, along with Sharon and Nicole, could be the perfect formula.

"Sharon and Nicole will bring fun to the panel and Simon felt Louis was the missing link last year. They’re good friends and have been talking about how to make the show great again."

Both Fernandez-Versini and Nick Grimshaw have announced that they won’t be returning this year, while Rita Ora is yet to announce her decision.

Dermot O’Leary will return to host after Olly Murs and Caroline Flack announced their departure earlier this year.

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