Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw join the X Factor

Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw have officially joined this year's X Factor.

The news was confirmed today (June 16) after months of rumours.

Cheryl will return to the panel alongside show supremo Simon Cowell.

The former Girls Aloud star tweeted a picture of herself alongside Ora and Grimshaw, adding:

"Excited to be back on @thexfactor. Welcome to the show @ritaora and @grimmers.. And of course Cowell himself."

Ora, who has been poached from The Voice, added in a statement: "I am excited to be coming back to The X Factor – I had a ball here in 2012 [as a guest judge]. This is a journey I can't wait to embark on to find some talented singers. Its the new generation taking over. Booooom."

Radio 1 man Grimshaw commented: "I love X Factor and have watched the series religiously since it started, so obviously I'm hugely excited to be joining the show.

"Music is my job and my passion and I'm really looking forward to seeing what talent we can find and nurture this year. I can't wait for Judges Houses in Oldham!”

The news appears to confirm rumours that long-time judge Louis Walsh will not feature this year.

Watch Rita Ora in action below: