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X Factor USA: Simon Cowell clarifies the Jessica Simpson,
Christina Aguilera, Shania Twain and Sean Combs rumors!

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UnrealityTV - UK
by Lisa McGarry
3/2/11

Simon Cowell has spoken about who may join him on the new "X Factor" USA series and of course, by clarifying some points he has just caused more speculation over others.

The music mogul revealed that there will be no less than four judges on his new panel and on what calibre of star he is looking for, Cowell told FOX's Jane Yamamoto:

I have to make sure that I have a panel of judges who genuinely know what they’re talking about. They have actually got to know how to spot a star.

So addressing the rumors, here’s what Simon had to say about some of the singers he is reported to be courting.

Christina Aguilera: “She was mentioned but absolutely not.”

Jessica Simpson: “I’ve spoken to her.”

Shania Twain: “I’ve spoken to her, I’ve worked with her before.”

Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs: “Too expensive.”

Explaining the premise of the show and his very low 12 years old age limit, Cowell added:

This is the show that replaced "Idol" in the UK eight years ago.

I wanted to be on a show where there is no upper age limit. I wanted the lower age to come down to 12 because I think kids of that age now know what they’re talking about and I wouldn’t have said that ten years ago.

So Christina is out (not surprising considering her recent arrest) and P Diddy is out, while Shania and Jessica are still possibilities. Cheryl Cole, Nicole Scherzinger and Tommy Mottola are also thought to be in with a chance of landing a seat by Cowell and we want to know who you’s like to see on the all new panel. Leave your comments below.

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