Cowell: talking to Cheryl about X Factor

Simon Cowell has admitted that he's been in talks with Cheryl Cole and Nicole Scherzinger about joining the juding panel of the US 'X Factor'.

Speaking to US show Extra he said he was 'talking to' both of the singers.

Meanwhile of Nicole Scherzinger Simon said: 'She is gorgeous and she does know what she's talking about.'

He also dismissed claims that he'd been talking to George Michael about joining the panel and ruled out Christina Aguilera by saying: 'Pre Super Bowl, yes; post no.'