Jennifer Love Hewitt to join X Factor

Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt quipped about insuring her breasts in an interview with USA Today. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

Jennifer Love Hewitt is reportedly being lined up for The X Factor US judging panel.

The actress has apparently caught the eye of talent show boss Simon Cowell.

Simon is said to be after the 34-year-old as a possible replacement for Britney Spears and L.A. Reid, joining him and Demi Lovato on the panel.

"Simon is very interested," revealed an insider to Us Weekly.

Jennifer’s potential signing comes after L.A. and Britney both departed after season two of the series.

It is thought that Simon, who is the creator of the world-wide hit contest, feels she would be the ideal person to join the third season.

But what does Hewitt know about singing?

The former pop star had limited success with her track BareNaked in 2002 and has done little else musically since then. Hewitt is probably more famous for her recent penchant for talking about her cleavage.  

Watch Hewitt's BareNaked clip below. 

Other potential candidates for the panel include Kelly Rowland, who is rumoured to be close to signing up for the show.

Kelly has previously appeared on the UK version of The X Factor, and a friend of the star’s reassured the publication she is still the hot favourite.

"Kelly's nearly a done deal!" the friend exclaimed.

A representative for the Fox network series denied reports Jennifer is in the running.

"This is pure speculation,” they stated.

Meanwhile the hosts for the upcoming third season are also due a shake up after it was confirmed Khloé Kardashian would not be returning to present with Mario Lopez.

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