He's back! Simon Cowell is returning to X Factor UK

The pop mogul revealed the news with a very official statement, which began, "I'm absolutely thrilled to be returning to The X Factor UK." The 54-year-old, who is going to be a baby daddy this year, continued: "It's been three years since I last judged the competition and I'm excited to find a global superstar again. "The UK X Factor has set the benchmark in finding worldwide superstars over the years - including One Direction, Leona Lewis, Cher Lloyd, Olly Murs, JLS and Little Mix. "Despite all the rumours, ITV and the producers have not decided on the rest of the judging panel quite yet. You'll just have to wait and see…."