September 1, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Katy Perry, the 'Teenage Dream' singer supposedly impressed show boss Simon Cowell so much as a guest judge, that he now wants her to be the first on the panel for the Stateside Talent Contest. This contest would be launched next year.

A source revealed that American Idol judge, Simon Cowell wants to get the names of the judges signed, sealed and formally announced within a time span of six weeks. He also wants at least one huge US star; He or she must have earned global recognition additionally, he wants one British and one authoritative male on the judge's seat.

It is said that Katy was excited to be on board with the package of $340,000 - a - show. It is also revealed that Jennifer Lopez was also a serious deliberation along with her husband Marc Anthony. Mariah Carey's actor husband Nick Cannon, was also considered, but it was Perry who shown brighter than the others.

The Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger is also believed to be in the group for a role on the US version of the show 'X Factor' after she impressed Simon, with her stint as a guest judge on the UK program and the show's present host Mr. Dermot O'Leary is also tipped to take on the hosting duties after the launching of the new series.

-- Sampurn Wire