Stacy Keibler to Be New Host of Fox's THE X FACTOR?

According to The New York Post, model and former professional wrestler Stacy Keibler is in final negotiations to join the next season of the Fox singing competition THE X FACTOR. A source close to the show revealed, “Stacy Keibler is ... in talks to join the show, but her lack of experience in the music business may make her more appropriate as a host. She looks fantastic and has bags of charisma.”

It was reported last week that pop star Britney Spears was also in talks to join the show when it returns. A source told the Post, “Talks are still ongoing with Britney, and she is asking for a lot more money, than was originally offered. But producers are confident Britney will realize this is a great opportunity for her to reinvent herself and accept their deal.” According to reports, Spears was offered $10 million to be a judge but was demanding as much as $20 million.

Show creator Simon Cowell commented last week, “You’ll have to wait and see. I can’t confirm or deny anything right now. The truth is, we are talking to a number of people. We are looking at a very famous singer and one very famous actress.”

Regarding who would take on the hosting duties next season, Cowell replied, “I always wanted a boy and a girl to host the show. And I like hosts who don’t kind of have a hosting background . . . it’s a different kind of dynamic.” GLEE star Darren Criss was reportedly offered the hosting job last week but turned it down due to his busy schedule. 

Auditions are currently under way for Season 2, but no premiere date has been announced by the network. 

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