Abdul Scherzinger death threats

Abdul Scherzinger death threats

"X-Factor" hosts Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger voted off the wrong contestant Thursday night -- at least according to several angry Drew Ryniewicz fans ... whose violent threats have Paula and Nicole fearing for their lives.

According to our sources, Paula and Nicole both got the cold shoulder from Simon Cowell after the show ... who was "furious" with their decision. But that's nothing compared to the abusive tweets and Facebook messages they've received.

Abdul Scherzinger death threats. 'X Factor' judges get death threats, After the latest elimination on the show "X Factor", judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger apparently received death threats. Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger for voting Drew Ryniewicz out of the competition have lashed out with death threats against the two judges.

Both panelists have received harassment filled with violent language on Facebook and Twitter, and sources with the production confirm to Gossip Cop that there’s been “a ton” of vitriol directed at Abdul and Scherzinger since Ryniewicz’s ouster.

Online outrage is nothing new in TV talent competitions, but the sheer volume of angry, threatening messages has alarmed the “X Factor” personalities.

Gossip Cop is seeking to confirm whether additional security precautions will be taken.

We’ve also reached out to reps for Abdul and Scherzinger but have yet to hear back.