Michael not to judge ‘The X Factor’

LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell has shot down reports that say that George Michael asked to join him as a judge on the US version of The X Factor.

The Faith hitmaker was rumoured to be preparing to make his comeback with a central role on the reality TV show after he was spotted meeting “The X Factor” creator Cowell in November, reported contactmusic.com.

But Cowell dismissed the speculation saying: “Michael will not be a judge on the US ‘The X Factor’.”