'The X Factor' poll: What do you think of the 2012 judging panel?

Nicole Scherzinger officially confirmed her return to the UK version of The X Factor today, completing the 2012 judging panel.

Following Kelly Rowland's one-year stint on the show, Scherzinger joins Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos for the ninth series of the reality talent contest.



But what do you make of the new-look lineup? Do you welcome the Pussycat Doll's return or should Geri Halliwell have got the nod instead?

Is the show nothing without Simon Cowell, or perhaps it needs a more comprehensive revamp? Rate the current panel below and let us know your thoughts in the comments box.