Cowell coy on ‘X Factor’ talks

Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumours that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for the US version of The X Factor.

Two judges’ spots on the Fox TV singing contest opened up, when Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger left after the first season.

Cowell told a teleconference that two women will replace them, but declined to comment further.

Judge Antonio “LA” Reid, confirmed there had been discussions about adding Whitney Houston to the panel but no contact was made with her.

Houston died on Feb 11.