In a bid to boost the flagging viewing ratings for the show, which made its debut stateside last year, Cowell has let go the existing judging panel of Paula Abdul, Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones, and plans to supplant them with a heavy-hitting star that will enable the show to compete with rival show American Idol.
Its a rumour that will have the fashion world sitting up and taking notice. Newly appointed judge for American Idol Jennifer Lopez has already been pulling out all the fashion stops in a series of diva-appropriate outfits for her appearances with the show. Fur-trimmed Ferretti, studded Jimmy Choos and diamond encrusted hoop earrings are all part of the Lopez lexicon of style that we can look forward to once Idol kicks off over the coming weeks.