The cast of the X Factor recorded for two days in New Jersey earlier this week, and The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the judges to see how the show is going so far.

Of particular note are Paula Abudl and Simon Cowell’s comments on working together again:

She’s also “having the greatest time” working with Cowell again.

“This sounds out of character… We’re laughing a lot. He’s actually saying, ‘I have to agree’ with me,” joked Abdul. “I have the horrible feeling the other shoe will drop. He’s being charming in a weird way.”

Cowell isn’t having as much fun with Abdul, jokingly called her “irritating” to reporters.

There were also comments made by Nicole Scherzinger about replacing Cheryl Cole as a judge:

When asked about the drama that has been widely covered by the media, Scherzinger told THR outside the Prudential Center Thursday that she “tries not to read that” and called Cole “a lovely, beautiful girl.”

When asked if it was a challenge to switch roles, Scherzinger said, “Not at all. I’m just so happy to be a part of this show, no matter what.”

Of judging, “I was nervous,” Scherzinger admits. “I’m much more comfortable on stage.” To make her more comfortable, the panel has been “smacking me, hitting me – I’m joking!”

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