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A Pussycat and an ex male model will host The X Factor

By April MacIntyre May 8, 2011, 7:02 GMT

03/08/2011 - Nicole Scherzinger - Nicole Scherzinger Arrives at Radio One at BBC Broadcasting House in London on March 8, 2011 - Radio One, BBC Broadcasting House - London, UK © Landmark / PR Photos

A Pussycat and an ex male model will host The X Factor.

"Dancing with the Stars" alum Nicole Scherzinger and British TV personality Steve Jones will host THE X Factor, the singing competition series jumping the pond this fall on FOX.

Scherzinger, who recently served as a guest judge on the U.K. version of “The X Factor,” is a singer, songwriter and performer and Jones began his career as a fashion model and has gone on to host some of U.K. TV shows.

From the auditions right through to the live performance shows, the duo will follow the contestants and judges onstage and backstage to share the raw emotions and electrifying performances with viewers at home every week.

“These two are going to be great together,” said Simon Cowell. “I have always wanted Steve to work with us; I think he is a real star. Nicole is fantastic. I loved working with her on the U.K. ‘X Factor’ last year. She is gorgeous and super-talented.”

“I am thrilled to be asked by Simon Cowell to host THE X FACTOR,” said Scherzinger.

“I couldn't be happier to be coming onto THE X FACTOR,” said Jones.

“Nicole is a triple-threat performer who knows how to captivate an audience, and Steve is an accomplished presenter whose original sense of humor has charmed viewers worldwide. Both possess the unique combination of personality and credibility that we were looking for in our hosts,” said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

Auditions for the next global superstar or breakout music group continue with the final stop in Dallas, TX, on Thursday, May 26.

The show is searching for undiscovered talent 12 years old or over – both solo artists and vocal groups – who are willing to brave the panel for a chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Interested solo artists and vocal groups should sign up now for audition information at www.fox.com/theXfactor or call toll-free 855-345-5678.