A day after Rihanna was namedropped comes word Demi Lovato might be up for the future 'X Factor' judging role. While we don't know who will fill the coveted spot on the US version of the show alongside creator / producer Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid, we know two things based on the recent speculation: It will be a female. And Cowell is currently interviewing a lot of people.
According to Perez Hilton, Demi Lovato now joins a list that includes Rihanna, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Paula Abdul, and Jessica Simpson. This new revelation came with a quote from Lovato's rep, saying "she would love to do it." In addition to the third judge rumors, Enrique Iglesias is said to have been offered the hosting gig.
As for our preference, we're on board with Justin Bieber, and would like to see UK judge Cheryl Cole come over to this side of the Atlantic. Though yesterday it was reported that Cole was offered a pay raise to stay on as a judge for the UK version of the show -- one that would make her the highest paid woman in UK television.
But earlier today however, L.A. Reid let slip in an interview with the UK's Daily Mirror, that "along with Simon Cowell and Cheryl, I don't know who the other judge is." So maybe there is hope after all? Then again, if it is true, we'd have to sit through all of the speculative UK judges.
With all of the names being tossed around as potential judges, who would you most like to see fill the spot? Would Demi Lovato make a good fit?
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