Cowell: Fergie a possible for US 'X Factor'

Simon Cowell has confirmed Black Eyed Peas star Fergie is a contender for a role on US 'X Factor'.

The singer - real name Stacey Ferguson - is one of a number of people being considered for one of the two remaining places on the judging panel alongside Simon and the only other confirmed judge record producer LA Reid although the music mogul admitted his team cannot decide on the best candidates.