DJ Y2K Malone™ Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul & Nicole Scherzinger Compete To Be ‘X-Factor’ Judges Rumors have been swirling for months about who will serve as the judges on the upcoming season of ‘The X-Factor’ US. Now, weeks before the official announcement of who will sit the show’s panel, Simon Cowell has confirmed the shortlist of artists who are currently in talks to fill those positions. Among the acts being considered to complete the bill of the show which launches this fall are Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and George Michael. See what Cowell had to say about the decision process below: Have you talked to her?” Laura asked, referring to the very pregnant Mariah Carey. “Yeah, I’ve spoken to her. I mean literally, we’ve spoken to lots of people. I’ve spoken to Paula… ” Simon told Laura. “Are they calling you or are you calling them?” Laura asked. “Both. And then new people come along… [Two days ago], we met somebody who I’ve never met before in my life, who I just loved. And that’s why it’s good to kind of delay the process. It’s not about necessarily the TV show per se, it’s people. You genuinely gotta trust that they’re gonna be able to do the job you’re paying them to do. And like I said, a hit-maker who worked in America and has had experience, I think is crucial to this panel as well.” Simon admitted that Paula is actually on a narrowed down list of stars, and he is seriously considering reuniting with his former “American Idol” judge table buddy. “We’ve taken it down to a smaller group of people and she’s in that panel,” Simon said. “But, you know, it’s more than me who makes the decision.” At least two names that were bandied about months ago are definitely not on the short list, including Katy Perry and upcoming royal wedding attendee, Elton John. Simon told Laura he “never” spoke to Elton about joining “The X Factor” panel, and he doesn’t think the “Tiny Dancer” would work as a judge. “Well, he’s so grumpy nowadays, I mean, it would be like, he’d just be moaning the whole time,” Simon said of his fellow, opinionated Brit. “If we’ve got somebody with kids, he’s more than welcome to come along and run the nursery,” Simon added, referring to Elton’s new status as a dad. “So if you’re watching, Elton, there’s another job. I’m serious. He can do it.” http://www.accesshollywood.com/simon-cowell-confirms-names-on-short-list-for-the-x-factor-judging-panel-includes-paula-abdul-nicole-scherzinger_article_44719 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyricalLesson Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Either Mariah Carey or George Michael. I'm a male singer, so I think a male judge/mentor would be beneficial for me. But Mariah is Mariah. Tough decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Nicole...Simon and the contestants loved how she was on the UK one and since this one will be the same, he might as well get her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixabef Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I want Mariah and Paula. All the crazy. And I guess George would work for that reason, too. Can we have like 12 judges, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyricalLesson Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I want Mariah and Paula. All the crazy. And I guess George would work for that reason, too. Can we have like 12 judges, please? :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Paula Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I deleted my vote. Paula's off her meds and she has to be on here so we can see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I deleted my vote. Paula's off her meds and she has to be on here so we can see it YES! Paula is comedy gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Ditto. the video clip of her crying bcuz she didn't get hired for the bratz movie is one of my fave paula moments I deleted my vote. Paula's off her meds and she has to be on here so we can see it omd yes he has to hire her and hide her meds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Paula should never have started up that Live To Dance shit. I hope (contractually) it doesn't effect her chances of being a judge because her and Simon are great together, and that would REALLY rival Idol. I can totally see this going to Nicole though. I love Mariah, but I don't want her to sellout to a talent competition. I'm already bummed Christina has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 YES! Paula is comedy gold. It would truly demolish the rating records AI has the video clip of her crying bcuz she didn't get hired for the bratz movie is one of my fave paula moments omd yes he has to hire her and hide her meds :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 the video clip of her crying bcuz she didn't get hired for the bratz movie is one of my fave paula moments omd yes he has to hire her and hide her meds "I WORKED MY ASS OFF, JEFF!" And spike her "water" with an extra shot of vodka. It would truly demolish the rating records AI has :lmao: It would leave them dead and buried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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