X factor judges

X factor judges - Simon Cowell has returned to court, with his pal, Paula Abdul and music maker LA Reid. We should also see the British judge Cheryl Cole in the first hour before he was replaced by former judges and sing-Off cat doll Nicole Scherzinger.

Although Cole had the buzz of the accent was too much for American audiences, Simon Piers Morgan said this week that he was Cole was fired because he seemed "confused" on the panel.

The Scherzinger? He is not faring well with critics. Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY writes in today's Idol Chatter blog, "When he went to the little girl act, the judge / mentor Nicole Scherzinger Paula Abdul makes smart look."

The New York Times said Nicole was a "downgraded" from Cheryl.

Chicago Tribune cited "Scherzinger does not come off as a clear improvement in the beginning will be more real than he was as Kara DioGuardi as Jennifer Lopez loved .."

TV and wondering about why change was necessary, said, "Cheryl awe-inspiring, highly relevant and is quite impressive to boot."

There is a clear distinction between Cole and Scherzinger, who seems to start the second time after cat doll stand with Paula Abdul and dancing in front of the stage during a performance. Cole looked comfortable just sitting in his chair and criticize the audition.

And the critics seem to be re-Cole on this one.

USA Today writer Brian Mansfield wrote: "When he went to the little girl act, the judge / mentor Nicole Scherzinger Paula Abdul makes smart look."