Cowell coy on X Factor line-up
12:02am Thursday 23rd February 2012
Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumours that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for the X Factor.
Two judges' spots on the Fox TV singing contest opened up when Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger left after the first season.
Cowell said that two women will replace them, but he declined to comment on who is being considered.
Cowell said the X Factor has been contacted by people interested in joining the series, and meetings will be held during the next few weeks.
With host Steve Jones' exit, Cowell said he wants to switch to a two-host format. He didn't say who might be hired.
The X Factor is based on Cowell's hit UK show. The US version returns for its second season this autumn.
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