Simon Cowell & Paula Abdul On 'X Factor' World Premiere

The X Factor, with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and LA Reid. The singing competition, which premieres Wednesday, Sept. 21, on Fox, will be hosted by British TV personality Steve Jones. After many months of speculation, confirms Simon Cowell that he's picked Paula Abdul to be one of the judges, when "X-Factor" premiered in the U.S this fall.

"Let's face it, is a year long. We all change our attitude and it's another decade. It's not about me anymore. It's about them. I want to make people dream come true. I even have to think about environment, "Simon, who initially seems to have thrown his snarky side, said an early look".


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Britney Starstruck By Simon Cowell....

Britney Spears was "in awe" of Simon Cowell when she met him on 'The X Factor'.
Simon - who was photographed with Britney and his fellow judges Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole after performing her hit track 'Womanizer' on the British TV talent show on Saturday (29.11.08) - claims the 27-year-old star was stunned when she met him.
He said: "This may be a bit egotistical, but I think she was in awe of me. She was just staring at me. I said, 'Touch me, I'm human', and I think that broke the ice."

Despite Britney being criticised for miming on the programme, Simon insists the audience were wowed by her performance.
in awe of Simon Cowell when she met him on 'The X Factor'
He added to US radio host Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM show: "There was more buzz, more excitement, for this girl than anyone else. It was as if the president was on the show. I love it. I think if you are going to be a star, be a star.
"She was terrific. Very professional. This girl has got huge star quality. You have got to hand it to her. She's a great performer. I would literally have her on my show every week for the next 10 years."