Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio confirmed for X Factor USA judging panel

US X Factor have confirmed ex-Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland and Mexican popstrar Paulina Rubio will replace L.A. Reid and Britney Spears on next seasons judging panel.

The two singers entered final negotiations last week and have now officially signed up to star on the struggling reality show.

Simon Cowell, who is desperate to change things up to attract more viewers, said he’s delighted to be surrounded by a bevy of beauties.

“It’s taken more than a decade, but I’m delighted to finally be on a panel with three girls (I think!).

“Paulina and Kelly both have great taste and massive experience in the music industry and together with Demi, this is going to be a fun panel.

“It just feels like the time to do something different.”

Kelly, who was fired from the UK version of the show, is thrilled to be getting another chance on the US version, saying: “I am very excited to be reuniting with Simon Cowell and The X Factor family.

“It feels great to be able to take this journey here at home in the states!”