A former Wright State University student is set to be a judge on the new singing show — The X Factor.
The X Factor, which is being developed by Simon Cowell and will debut this fall, named Nicole Scherzinger, former singer of the Pussycat Dolls, as its fourth judge. Scherzinger replaces Cheryl Cole, who was released from the show May 25, according to various media reports.

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