Nicole Scherzinger & Paula Abdul: X Factor in New Jersey!

Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul arrive to judge X Factor auditions held on Thursday (June 9) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

The 32-year-old entertainer was named a judge earlier in the week. Nicole was originally slated to co-host the show with Steve Jones, but instead, she’ll replace Cheryl Cole on the judging panel.

Also pictured inside arriving for auditions is record executive and fellow X Factor judge L.A. Reid!

Simon Cowell rounds out the judging panel.

10+ pictures inside of the X Factor judges arriving for auditions in New Jersey…