No ‘X Factor’ for Will Smith

LONDON - Will Smith’s spokesperson has denied reports that the Hollywood star has signed up for judge Simon Cowell’s US version of TV talent show “The X Factor”.

The “Independence Day” star was rumoured to have inked a deal with the British music mogul to join the panel of experts on the show, but a representative for Smith said there was “no truth” in the story, reports gossip.com.

A number of other stars too have been tipped for the judges’ chair, like Rihanna, Nicole Scherzinger and George Michael. But Cowell is yet to confirm his official line-up of judges. He, however, insists there will be big names.