According to Entertainment Weekly, country singer LeAnn Rimes is tossing her name in the hat for one of the open judging positions on Simon Cowell’s talent competition, The X Factor USA.

Reportedly, she has already met with X Factor co-producer FreemantleMedia North America with regard to the job. Head honcho Simon Cowell terminated judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, so he has been on the lookout for new additions to the judging panel, along with a host or two.

Rumors have suggested that Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey are all short-listed for the two vacant spots on the show. Lastly, Simon revealed that he was considering late singer Whitney Houston for a judging spot, before her untimely demise on February 11, 2012.

Who would you like to see sitting alongside Simon and L.A. Reid? Who would you like to see replace Steve Jones as host for the show? Sound off in the comments below with your thoughts!

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