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Nicole Scherzinger: An "X Factor" Shoe-In?
Her looks and personality would make her perfect for the job and, rumor has it, Nicole Scherzinger has landed the hosting spot on the upcoming show “The X Factor.”
The former “Pussycat Dolls” singer was reportedly brought in to try out for a judge position, but once Simon Cowell witnessed her “natural ability” in front of the camera he offered her the hosting gig.
An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper, “Never has there been so much behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing as with 'X Factor' USA. “Having lined up Nicole as a potential judge, Simon decided to try something different and unexpected, and have a non-mainstream presenter present.”
“Nicole's had screen tests and is a natural in front of the camera. Autocue does not faze her at all. As an established singer, both as a solo artist and in a group, Nicole will be great with the contestants and knows what she is talking about.”
“The approach was made a few weeks ago. And although she has still not formally signed, it's all looking very positive,” the source added.
Cowell: It's Important to Have American Judges on U.S. ''X Factor''
COWELL: IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE AMERICAN JUDGES ON U.S. ''X FACTOR''
Simon Cowell believes it is important to have American judges on the US ''X Factor.''
The music mogul - who is launching his pop star search competition in the states this year - admitted he is worried his knowledge of the US music industry is not extensive and he is happy to get as much help as he can from those who are more informed than he is.
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Simon Cowell believes it is important to have American judges on the US ''X Factor.''
The music mogul - who is launching his pop star search competition in the states this year - admitted he is worried his knowledge of the US music industry is not extensive and he is happy to get as much help as he can from those who are more informed than he is. He explained: "I have to make sure we have a lot of Americans working on the show to begin with. I've got to have people on the panel with me who can judge American talent because I'm 51 years old, I'm British and we've got people as young as 14 entering this competition."
"So I've got to make sure I've got people sitting alongside me who genuinely know what they're talking about so that we don't lose somebody in the audition process."
Simon - who is expected to name Def Jam chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid as the first "X Factor" judge - also promised the program will be different to the UK version of the show because the two countries have different music markets.
He added in an interview with MTV: "I've gone into it, first of all, that it is an American show and whatever happened on the U.K. last year is gone. This is an American competition for American contestants. From a pride point of view, they want to make this the best show they've ever done."
British singer Cheryl Cole - who is also a judge on the UK version of the program - has been tipped to take a seat on the US panel, with Usher, Nicole Scherzinger and Katy Perry also linked to the show.
Meanwhile, singer Enrique Iglesias has reportedly been approached to take on presenting duties.
While a number of people were competing for the role - including UK "X Factor" host Dermot O'Leary - Simon is said to have approached the "Hero" singer about working on the show.
However, it is unclear if Enrique is interested in the role.
Scherzinger Would Be Honored to Judge U.S. ''X Factor''
SCHERZINGER WOULD BE HONORED TO JUDGE U.S. ''X FACTOR''
Nicole Scherzinger says she would be ''honored'' to be a judge on the US version of 'The X Factor'
The former Pussycat Dolls singer is one of the favorites for a spot on the judging panel when the pop star search show launches Stateside and she admits she is desperate to get the call from Simon Cowell.
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Nicole Scherzinger says she would be ''honored'' to be a judge on the US version of 'The X Factor'
The former Pussycat Dolls singer is one of the favorites for a spot on the judging panel when the pop star search show launches Stateside and she admits she is desperate to get the call from Simon Cowell. During an appearance on British breakfast TV show "Lorraine," she said: "I have no idea what is going on, but I think that if they did ask me to do it I would definitely be honored ? Simon's not a bad guy to be around."
Nicole is wanted by Simon for his new American TV project because of her impressive displays as a guest judge on the UK version of "The X Factor" when she filled in for Cheryl Cole when she had malaria.
And the 32-year-old pop beauty believes she makes a good judge because she went through the same audition process as the hopefuls do when she landed her place in the Pussycat Dolls.
Nicole - who is dating Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton - added: "That whole experience was so new to me, but it was fun and I guess if anyone can empathize with what they are going through - I've been through the exact same audition process, that's how I got my big break in the US."
"And it's what I love more than anything in the world, so why wouldn't I be excited? I was happy to be a part of the show."
Simon Cowell's ''X Factor'' Diet
SIMON COWELL'S ''X FACTOR'' DIET
Simon Cowell is going on a strict diet after piling on the pounds during a recent trip to the UK. 
The 51-year-old music mogul has reportedly vowed to cut out carbohydrates altogether and is tucking into vegetable smoothies for lunch in a bid to shed the weight he gained by over-indulging in his favorite home-cooked meals while visiting Britain.
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Simon Cowell is going on a strict diet after piling on the pounds during a recent trip to the UK.
The 51-year-old music mogul has reportedly vowed to cut out carbohydrates altogether and is tucking into vegetable smoothies for lunch in a bid to shed the weight he gained by over-indulging in his favorite home-cooked meals while visiting Britain. Simon is now reportedly hoping to lose 14lb and get in great shape in time for the launch of the US version of his talent search show "The X Factor."
A source told The Sun newspaper: "He's been having meals Brits love such as spaghetti Bolognese and fish fingers and chips."
"Being back in Los Angeles, he said it's much easier for him to lose it as he will swim every day and his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy will make sure he eats healthily."
The pop svengali recently admitted to being "vain" and insisted it is natural for TV stars to be obsessed with grooming.
Simon said: "I am definitely vain. But to be honest with you, I can't think of one person who is on TV who isn't vain. It's the nature of the beast."
"I work out a lot. I take care of myself."
Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey on Cowell's "X Factor" list (Reuters)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Singers Mariah Carey and George Michael, former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and ex-"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul are all in the running to join Simon Cowell on his upcoming talent show "The X Factor," Cowell said on Thursday.
But none of them are locked in as judges for the upcoming TV show, and Cowell told celebrity TV show Access Hollywood he was in no hurry to make a decision.
Singer Jessica Simpson was also reported this week to be keen for a spot on the panel of the singing contest. But sources close to the show told People magazine that a final decision may take weeks.
Cowell told Access Hollywood he had spoken to Carey, who is pregnant with twins.
But he added; "We've spoken to lots of people. I've spoken to Paula...we've taken it down to a smaller group of people and she (Abdul) is in that panel. But you know, it's more than me who makes the decision."
Despite their often tempestuous relationship on "American Idol", Cowell has made no secret of his admiration and off-set friendship with the volatile Abdul.
Cowell said last month that he would be one of the "X Factor" judges.
The U.S. version of the "The X Factor" is due to debut on Fox in the fall of 2011, offering an unprecedented $5 million prize for the winner, along with a record contract.
But unlike "Idol", the "X Factor" judges will mentor the contestants closely, helping them with song choice, production, coaching and even style during the TV contest.
"It's good to kind of delay the process...You genuinely have got to trust they they're going to be able to do the job you're paying them to do," Cowell said of the new panel.
Cowell said that singers Katy Perry and Elton John -- whose names were floated in the media earlier this year --are not on the short list.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Bob Tourtellotte)
Simon Cowell: Paula Abdul Being Considered for 'X Factor' Judge Position
Simon Cowell continues to be cagey regarding final selection for the 'X Factor' judges panel. He did, however, reveal the names of possible judges and those who definitely aren't being considered on 'Access Hollywood Live'. Cowell said that George Michael, Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah Carey and Paula Abdul are possibilities, but that Christina Aguilera and Katy Perry are not. He also said that Elton John is absolutely not in the running "He's so grumpy nowadays. He'd just be moaning the whole time," said Cowell. Watch the video after the jump.
But Billy Bush takes Cowell's dig at John as a sign that the singer is "definitely in." "The catfight between these two is going to be epic," said Bush.
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JESSICA SIMPSON LINED UP FOR THE US ''X FACTOR''
Jessica Simpson is being lined up for the US version of ''The X Factor.''
The singer, actress and reality TV star is reportedly at the top of Simon Cowell's list to take on one of the coveted judge-and-mentor roles on the show when it launches later this year.
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Jessica Simpson is being lined up for the US version of ''The X Factor.''
The singer, actress and reality TV star is reportedly at the top of Simon Cowell's list to take on one of the coveted judge-and-mentor roles on the show when it launches later this year. A source told People: "There [are] loads of conversations happening at the moment. No one has been offered a judging role yet as new names keep coming forward who want the role, but there are some frontrunners and it's fair to say Jessica is one of them. She's very keen."
"She knows what she is talking about [and] is talented and likable. But Simon's not in a rush to decide. The judges have to mentor on 'The X Factor' - it's more than just turning up for a few hours a week to appear on TV."
Jessica is not the only person in the frame for a role, it was revealed yesterday that record executive Tony Mottola - ex-husband of Mariah Carey and former boss of Sony Music - is also being considered.
An insider said: "Simon and Tommy have known each other for years since their days at Sony and Simon has wanted to get Tommy on board one of his shows for a long time."
"They get on extremely well and this could be the moment where they finally get on screen together. Tommy's from the Bronx in New York, he's tough talking, doesn't pull any punches and will make great TV."
Other people mentioned as possibilities include Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah Carey, and Cheryl Cole.
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