Nicole Scherzinger is CONFIRMED as the fourth judge on The X Factor

Singer Nicole Scherzinger is making her return to the X Factor!

Just hours ago Rita Ora announced her departure from the singing contest which prompted numerous reports that Nicole will return, the Daily Mail reports. 

Nicole was a judge on the show in 2012 and quickly became a favourite with X Factor fans.

Alongside Nicole, Louis and Simon, Sharon Osbourne will take the last judging spot.

Lads, we can see this year being a good one!