Kelly Rowland Negotiating with FOX to Join ‘The X Factor’ as Judge

By: Amanda Anderson-Niles

Kelly Rowland may have a new studio album dropping very soon, but she’s still keeping her resume diversified these days as she continues to take on opportunities outside of making new music. For the last few weeks, it’s been speculated that she could land a spot as a new judge for the next season of “The X Factor.” Multiple reports have suggested Simon Cowell has plenty interest in her, and would love to secure a deal with the R&B singer to get her on the show. It’s being reported that Kelly is in talks with FOX now to secure her spot, and negotiations are currently taking place. Radar Online reports:

The X Factor is taking a new approach for Season 3 with a female-centric judging panel, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland and Latin pop star Paulina Rubio are in negotiations to join Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato on the hit FOX show this fall, networks sources reveal.

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Hilary Duff have also been spoken to, the sources confirmed.

“The producers and FOX have decided on their dream panel and they’re in the very final stages of negotiations as the auditions start in just a few weeks,” a source said.

It’s understood 32-year-old Rowland — who previously worked for Cowell on the UK version of The X Factor in 2011 — and Rubio, 41, are considered the frontrunners.

The pair would replace Britney Spears and L.A. Reid, who both quit after season two.

We’re hoping Kelly gets the gig.