Nicki to judge X Factor?

Simon Cowell thinks Nicki is "fantastic."

The New York Post reports Nicki Minaj is being considered for the judge panel on X Factor USA. A source revealed that Simon Cowell thinks the Queens native is “fantastic.” While the deal is not finalized yet, the source added that the fem-cee would be a perfect fit for the show and could usher in a younger audience. Nicki joins the long list of possible judges including Tommy Mottola, former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl Cole.

So far, only former Island Def Jam Music Group chairman L.A. Reid is confirmed as a judge.