Smith may judge US version of ‘The X Factor’

Smith has been signed by Cowell to judge ‘The X Factor’ on US TV.

Melbourne: Hollywood actor Will Smith has reportedly been signed by British pop mogul Simon Cowell to be a judge on the American version of ‘The X Factor’.

the launch of the show in 2011. "Simon thinks Will and Cheryl will be a brilliant formula. He’s one of the biggest names in America, and considered to be a talented musician as well as actor," a daily quoted a source as telling a tabloid. "Simon is desperate to make the US X Factor the biggest show in the world ... It is a completely new challenge and he is genuinely excited by it," added the source. ‘The X Factor’ is due to premiere in the US in September. ANI