Cole will join Grammy-winning music producer /*Antonio "L.A." Reid*/ and /*Simon Cowell*/ on the much-anticipated singing contest debuting this fall on Fox, the network announced Thursday.
The series is based on /*Cowell's*/ hit British show, where Cole has been a judge in the past.
Previously, /*Paula Abdul,*/ who teamed with Cowell on Fox's "American Idol," has been mentioned as a possible fourth "X Factor" judge.
"The X Factor" is open to solo singers and vocal groups age 12 and up, with auditions currently under way. The winner gets a $5 million record contract.