- LOS ANGELES: 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.
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 now, it's more than me who makes the decision."
