Rumor: Singer Janet Jackson Being Considered as “X Factor” Judge

With two judges’ spots to fill on The “X Factor” since the recent firings of Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell has been trying to land some big names.

Simon Cowell admits to considering singer Whitney Houston for the panel, however, word is he’s now looking to snag Janet Jackson.

Rumors of Jackson joining the panel started floating around the Internet Thursday after she seemed to beat around the bush on the topic with Anderson Cooper.

Fox wouldn’t confirm the speculation, however, E! Newsreports Jackson would like to do the reality show, and that Simon has already said that it is still being discussed.