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Stacy Keibler to judge X Factor?

Mar 19, 2012, 9:27 GMT

Stacy Keibler and George Clooney

Stacy Keibler is in talks to join 'The X Factor'.

The former professional wrestler - who is the girlfriend of actor George Clooney - has reportedly been involved in a series of secret meetings about the possibility of becoming a judge on the upcoming second series of the US version of Simon Cowell's pop star search TV show.

While the blonde beauty and pop superstar Britney Spears are believed to be filling the two panel slots left vacant by axed judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, insiders have suggested Stacy's 'lack of experience' in the music industry means she could be more likely to take over from former host Steve Jones.

An insider said: 'Stacy Keibler is also in talks to join the show, but her lack of experience in the music business may make her more appropriate as a host. She looks fantastic and has bags of charisma.'

Although Britney is believed to have been offered a deal worth $10 million to become a judge, it is alleged she is demanding 'a lot more money'.

A source added to the New York Post newspaper: 'Talks are still ongoing with Britney and she is asking for a lot more money than was originally offered. But producers are confident Britney will realise this is a great opportunity for her to reinvent herself and accept their deal.'

Show boss Simon - who is joined on the judging panel by record label chief L.A. Reid - has previously admitted he is keen for the presenter of the series to not come from a hosting background.

He said: 'I always wanted a boy and a girl to host the show. And I like hosts who don't kind of have a hosting background, it's a different kind of dynamic.'