Nicki Minaj An X Factor Judge?

X Factor is gearing up for it's first season on American television. Simon Cowell left American Idol last year to pursue his talent show, and it looks like he is trying to bring on some big names in music as judges.

Reports say that Nicki Minaj is in talks with Simon Cowell to be a judge on his upcoming Fox talent show The X Factor. According to Page Six, Nicki met with Simon in L.A. a few weeks back. A source told the newspaper, "Simon thinks Nicki is fantastic. She's sassy, she looks great and she has bags of personality. Nicki has a large following and she fits well with the ethos of the show, which plans to usher in a new generation of musical talent." The source continued, "'X Factor' is aiming for a younger audience. Those aged 12 and over can audition, and [the English version has] launched successful artists from other genres of music than pop." The source also added, "This isn't a done deal yet, but Nicki would be great for the show. She fits the ideal that 'X Factor' will be exciting, vibrant and different. And the show would also be great for her career." Former Island Def Jam Music Group chairman LA Reid as confirmed last week as one of the judges. Other names reportedly being considered to join X Factor are Tommy Mottola, Pussycat Doll singer Nicole Scherzinger and British pop star Cheryl Cole.