Surprised Much?: Nicole Joins X Factor UK

Fresh from her axing off X Factor US it has been announced that she will be joining the likes Louis, Gary Barlow and Tulisa over the summer and winter period. Here's the official statement launched by ITV and Nicole herself below:

'I’m so excited to join the UK X Factor family. It's where I got my start, so it feels great to come full circle.

'I can’t wait to see what talent the UK has to offer and to help inspire and bring out the best in these artists.'

'Nicole will bring her wealth of experience, both as a solo artist, and as a member of a group, to this year's Judging panel. 

'We're delighted that she'll be joining us for the forthcoming series.'

Hopefully she can continue to bring the heat that Kelly Rowland did last season,

What do you think?