After months of speculation the new X Factor panel has finally been confirmed. The panel will feature Rita Ora along with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Nick Grimshaw and of course, Simon Cowell. Speaking about the move Rita stated; “I am excited to be coming back to The X Factor – I had a ball here in 2012."

Let's do this @grimmers @cherylofficial @simoncowell @TheXfactor #xfactor pic.twitter.com/l7blKnlO8h

— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) June 16, 2015

“This is a journey I can’t wait to embark on to find some talented singers. It’s the new generation taking over.” Also speaking about the news, BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw added; “I love X Factor and have watched the series religiously since it started, so obviously I’m hugely excited to be joining the show."

New #XFactorJudges panel REVEALED: http://t.co/AQXLITPxZT @grimmers @RitaOra @CherylOfficial @SimonCowell pic.twitter.com/wNUFPGhqui — The X Factor (@TheXFactor) June 16, 2015

“Music is my job and my passion and I’m really looking forward to seeing what talent we can find and nurture this year. I can’t wait for Judges Houses in Oldham.” Meanwhile Cheryl, who is returning to the show for her fifth series, added; “I haven’t been as excited about an X Factor season since I first became a judge.

Excited to be back on @thexfactor. Welcome to the show @ritaora and @grimmers.. And of course Cowell himself pic.twitter.com/Slt119bBan

— Cheryl (@CherylOfficial) June 16, 2015

“The addition of Rita and Grimmy along with some interesting changes we’ve made to the format has refocused us to do what we do best – finding talent and making stars. I cannot wait to get started!” 

The best kept secret in TV is out!! But I am really happy with the new judging line up for XFactor this year. Its going to be a lot of fun — Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) June 16, 2015

Music mogul, Simon Cowell revealed: “It’s taken a while but I am very happy to be able to confirm our line-up of judges for The X Factor this year. “The combination of Nick, Cheryl and Rita is going to be a lot of fun. They all bring a lot of enthusiasm and passion for music to the show.”