Jackson explained, "[I’m] very flattered that X Factor let me know that I was being considered for next season, but it just wouldn't be possible" A statement from the representatives of Janet Jackson claim that there has been no real contact between her and anybody involved with The X Factor USA.
The statement said, "There have been absolutely no meetings between Janet and anyone with regard to X Factor." It was recently claimed that Britney Spears would be interested in becoming one of the new judges on The X Factor USA and Louis Walsh, who is a judge on the UK version of the show, confirmed that Simon Cowell is currently in talks with the Hit Me Baby (One More Time) singer.