Katy Perry Offered US X Factor Job?

Katy Perry has reportedly been offered the coveted job on the Simon Cowell when she appeared as a guest judge in the UK version of the show.

The Jennifer Lopezwas a serious consideration as was her husband Marc Anthony. Mariah Carey’s other half, Nick Cannon, is also in the frame."

"But Katy really came on Simon’s radar after the Dublin auditions. She absolutely nailed it. She was a natural.”

Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzingerand UK judge Cheryl Cole were also rumoured to be joining the X Factor when it lands Stateside, with Perry herself claiming that Chezza will quit the UK show if she gets the job.

In other Katy Perry news, the California Gurls hit maker is also reportedly in talks with ITV2 about starring in her own fly-on-the-wall TV show.

A controller at the channel revealed: "Katy Perry is a target for us currently. She's brilliant, a bullseye person. We are talking to her management about various shows."