Simon Cowell has chosen his judging panel for this fall’s The X Factor on Fox.

According to Deadline, former American Idol judge Paula Abdul and British singer Cheryl Cole will join Cowell and Antonio “L.A.” Reid on the panel.

While Cowell said negotiations with Abdul haven’t begun yet, he said “there’s a good chance it will be her.”

“I missed her the second she left [Idol],” Cowell said. “Always loved working with her even though she can be a pain. … I don’t know what it is about her, but I’ve always clicked with her. You just have to get that chemistry, and she’s right. I’ve never found anyone better than her.”

Cowell also confirmed reports that British singer Cheryl Cole will likely be the fourth judge at the table. Although Cole, who also is a judge on the British version of X Factor, is relatively unknown to U.S. audiences, Cowell defended the choice, saying Cole is “special.”

“Shes a great judge. She’s smart,” Cowell said. “It’s just a hunch. If people take to her like the British public did, I think she’s going to do really well in America. And Fox was desperate to hire her.”

The X Factor, which premieres this fall, will search the nation for undiscovered artist or group. The winning act will receive a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

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