Simon Cowell on Nicole Scherzinger, X Factor 2014 and exciting news

There’s plenty going on in the X Factor camp. The USA version of the show has been rested, Simon Cowell is returning to the UK judging panel and Cowell himself has hinted Nicole Scherzinger’s out and Cheryl Cole’s in. 

And Simon’s keeping his fans right in the mix with his overnight tweets…

Simon on Nicole Scherzigner:

Nicole will always be a part of the X factor family. Now signed to Sony as an artist. Thank you Nicole for everything.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) February 14, 2014

Simon on announcements:

And I hope to share some very very exciting news with you next week.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) February 14, 2014

Simon on US X Factor:

Thought I should try and explain what really happened. Both fox and us made the decision to protect a very important brand to us.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) February 14, 2014

Not quite sure who "offered" X factor USA to a rival network. It wasn't my company. There will always be speculation about these things.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) February 14, 2014

Sometimes we rest these shows in other countries. And that's what we did in a crowded market. In most cases the show returned stronger.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) February 14, 2014

And I have to thank the incredible fans reactions. Appreciate every message.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) February 14, 2014

Simon on UK X Factor return:

The last time I appeared on X factor uk it resulted in over 45 million record sales. So I decided last year to return home to the uk show.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) February 14, 2014

And to anyone considering applying for X factor this year. Do it. We are taking this year very seriously. It's all about the talent

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) February 14, 2014

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