At this point, if everyone who had been rumored to be joining ‘The X Factor’ judging panel was actually joining ‘The X Factor’ judging panel, then Simon Cowell’s revamped reality show would be the most star-studded series in the history of television. But if the latest round of breathless reports are to be believed, then the caustic Brit has found his new panelmate in Rihanna. Though everyone from Fergie to Britney Spears to Janet Jackson to LeAnn Rimes has been rumored at some point to be pulling up a chair next to Cowell and L.A. Reid, reports pegging RiRi as the chosen one reached a fever pitch this week. It would be quite the coup if Simon somehow pulled it off, but did he manage it? Is Rihanna really in talks to be the new ‘X Factor’ judge? The rumour, however, is false. Not only has Rihanna not entered into any talks to join the show, but any such discussions would likely be fruitless endeavours. “Simon knows how busy Rihanna is and this is a big commitment for a long period of time,” a source close to the show said. Rihanna has also dismissed reports that she is dating ‘Two And A Half Men’ star Ashton Kutcher. The 24-year-old had sparked rumours of a romance with the star after she was outside of Kutcher`s house at 4am on March 22. But she seemed upset when asked about her relationship status during the photocall for her movie ‘Battleship’. “I’m happy and I’m single, if that’s what you’re really asking,” Rihanna said. Kutcher is currently single following his split from Demi Moore amid claims that the actor cheated on his wife with another woman.
