Simon Cowell has been forced to rule Mariah Carey out of his ‘The X Factor’ judging panel because the pregnant singer will be too busy with her twins when the TV talent show begins. The music mogul has been desperate to recruit Carey for the upcoming American version of his hit TV talent show, which launched the career of Leona Lewis. But Cowell will have to find another star for the job because the ‘Hero’ hitmaker will need plenty of time off after she gives birth to her babies this spring.
He tells, “I can tell you officially that Mariah will not be on the panel, mainly because I think she’s still going to be pregnant at the time we start filming and she will need some time off. However, Cowell insists there is a good chance Carey will appear on the show when the live singing rounds kick off in the autumn. He adds, “She wants to be involved… we’re hopeful there will be a role for her and I’m not sure what yet.” Last week, it was confirmed producer L.A. Reid will take one of the three seats next to Cowell on the judging panel.
