Kelly Rowland And Paulina Rubio Join ‘The X Factor’ As New Judges

It's official! Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are taking L.A. Reid and Britney Spears' spots on the X Factor.

The Destiny's Child member and the Mexican pop star will be joining returning judge Demi Lovato and show founder Simon Cowell.

This is an unprecedented event, since it's the first time on an American TV competition that the judging panel will have a female majority, the three ladies outnumbering former "American Idol" judge Cowell.

"It's taken more than a decade but I'm delighted to finally be on a panel with three girls (I think!)," said Simon Cowell in a statement. "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."

Rowland and Rubio are not new to these competitions, since the first was a judge on the British counterpart of "The X Factor" and the latter took a spot on "La Voz México" and "La Voz Kids," both spinoffs of NBC's "The Voice."

Paulina Rubio becomes the second Latina singer with American crossover success to coach a U.S. singing competition after Shakira, who's currently a part of "The Voice."

"I love The X Factor! I can't wait to find the next big music star here in America. I'm so thrilled to be part of the show as a judge. Simon, be careful what you wish for, let's see if you are ready to handle me, empieza la fiesta, amigo!" Expressed Rubio after confirming her part on the show.

Kelly Rowland was also happy to join the team. "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!"