Simon says: Pop star Kate Moss

Nov 9, 2006, 12:20 GMT

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Simon Cowell wants to offer Kate Moss a recording contract.

The music mogul thinks the catwalk beauty has what it takes to make it in the pop world and he is desperate to sign her up - even if she can't sing.

Simon said: "I would like to offer Kate Moss a recording contract, whether she can sing or not.

"The thing about Kate is that she's a star - and it's the 'Kate factor'. People attach themselves to her and instantly become interesting."

However, Simon - who revealed his desire to turn the model into a pop star after watching her perform with her rocker boyfriend Pete Doherty at a recent concert in Dublin - stressed that he has no plans to work with the Babyshambles frontman.

He added: "There's no way I would take him on. I doubt he would even turn up for anything."

As well as displaying her hidden vocal talents on stage with her boyfriend's band, Kate has also duetted with Primal Scream singer Bobby Gillespie on the band's song 'Some Velvet Morning', which features on the group's greatest hits album 'Dirty Hits'.

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