Paulina Rubio Confirmed as X Factor Judge! 7 Other Latina Reality TV Judges

The X Factor will soon welcome Paulina Rubio as one if its judges! Simon Cowell is bringing on both the Mexican pop star and former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland to his judges table, FOX announced on Monday.

Cowell told media both women “have great taste and massive experience in the music industry and together with Demi [Demi Lovato], this is going to be a fun panel.”

But Paulina isn’t the first – and surely won’t be the last. Below is a look at some other Latina judges – both from the past and the present. Who is your favorite judge?

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Paulina Rubio

The 41-year-old Chica Dorada has already served as a coach on La Voz Kids and will now be joining The X Factor as a judge. She has been in the Latin music limelight for decades, and recently expressed her excitement over being selected to join the judging table on Simon Cowell’s show. "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,” she said. “Simon, be careful what you wish for, let's see if you are ready to handle me, empieza la fiesta, amigo! [start the party, friend!]."