Lovato on 'The X Factor' judging panel

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Singer-actress Demi Lovato will join Simon Cowell, Antonio 'L.A' Reid and Britney Spears on the judging panel for the second season of talent show "The X Factor".

Lovato and Spears will replace judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, who departed after just one season of the show, reports tmz.com.

The show's host, Steve Jones, who left at the end of season one is yet to be replaced. It is rumoured actress singer Miley Cyrus wants the job and is being considered.