Simon Cowell is said to have held Cheryl Cole,Paula Abdul andNicki Minaj allegedly in the mix, reports today have stated that Black Eyed Peas star, Fergie, is the latest contender in with a chance to join the panel.
Meanwhile on the UK X Factor, Lionel Richie is rumoured to be replacing Cowell, with Lily Allen, Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow have also been linked to SiCo's job, with last series judges - Chezza, Louis Walshand Dannii Minogue's fates still uncertain.
An ITV insider told the newspaper: "It has reached crunch time as we need to start announcing the UK judges."