[Firework]

Katy Perry is to become the new X Factor 2012 UK Judge
After Dannii Minogue was ruled out due to schedule clashes

US star Katy has reportedly been won over by Simon Cowell to join the show as a permanent judge, replacing Kelly Rowland.

The ‘Part Of Me’ hitmaker appeared as a guest judge on the show in 2010 for the Dublin auditions.

Popstar pal Justin Beiber revealed yesterday that Katy was hoping to move to London and join the show.

The People now report that X Factor bosses are currently finalising the deal.

“Simon and the *producers are really keen to get Katy, she was excellent last time. Advanced talks are taking place,” a source told the newspaper.

The publication claims that former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue will not be returning, despite being the favourite to replace Kelly.

Dannii has already started work on Australia’s Got Talent, which will clash with this year’s auditions as it did last year.

A spokesperson for The X Factor said an announcement about the panel would be made “in due course”.

Source

[Bad Wolf]

[mariska]

Already doing reality television?

If only there were singing competitions like this for Cyndi Lauper.

[Jack!]

[jongshic]

whoa

[NewRihannaStan]

ummm cute

[Changes]

For real? Wow. Totally unexpected.

[Kang.]

What?

This is not a good career move.

[Ger-55]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

The U.S. was a better choice

WOW! Huge news!

[Beatfreak]

WHERE IS ACE.

[D/X]

Please no Katy. :ukmix:

[Get $leazy]

Good for her.

[NEUTRON]

Wow

[XtremeSteel]

[Bad Wolf]

Ladies and gentleman, give it up for Kelly Rowland's replacement!!!!



The beautiful Miss Katy Perry!!

[Addicted]

Wait..... she was only chosen cause Danni Minogue was too busy?

[TPG14]

Nice, Katy!

Ugh, now ill have to watch on a live stream every week since I'm in the U.S.

[RatedG²]

WTF...am I the only one confused on all of this X Factor business. First Mariah, then Scherzinger, JLo (?), Rowland, Britney, and now Katy....

[Shy Boy]

I don't believe it.

[collin]

Sigh.