Will.i.am hints Nicole Scherzinger could join Black Eyed Peas

“She is family.”

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by Ruby Norris |
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Nicole Scherzinger’s role on The X Factor judging panel may be in jeopardy after talk of Cheryl making her big TV comeback, but it looks as though she may have already landed another gig.

After confirming Fergie’s departure from the band, Will.i.am has hinted that Nicole Scherzinger could be joining Black Eyed Peas.

Speaking to Daily Star, Will revealed: “We are now a trio. I don’t know why Fergie isn’t on the project. You will have to ask Fergie that.”

He later went on to hint Fergie’s spot could be filled by former Pussycat Doll Nicole.

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“Are Pussycat Dolls coming back? I speak to Nicole every day and she hasn’t mentioned it,” Will explained.

He added: “But anything Nicole asked me to do I would do it, though.

“We have a chat group called Black Eyed Peas family. It has nothing to do with making music or money. It’s about friendship. It’s the three of us and Nicole. It’s about family. Nicole is Black Eyed Peas. She is family.”

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It’s been rumoured for a while that Cheryl will replace Nicole on the 2018 X Factor judging panel and show host Dermot O’Leary has practically confirmed Chezza will be making her big return.

He told Metro: "Cheryl’s going to come back.”

This comes after Nicole slammed Simon Cowell’s judging panel decision, branding him ‘so last minute’

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