'X Factor' Judge L.A. Reid Signs Deal to Return for Season 2 (Exclusive)

After unexpected exits by Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones, a source tells The Hollywood Reporter that the Epic Records chief has signed a deal to return to judge the Fox show next year.

He was the one X Factor cast member audiences seemed to embrace and, according to a well-placed source, L.A. Reid will be back for season 2 of the Fox singing competition series.