Simon Cowell has confirmed to reporters that he will be judging the American version of 'The X Factor'.
People says that Cowell told reporters on Monday: "Once the show goes into production, I become a judge. Then I have to put my trust into the producers' hands, which is effectively how it works in the UK. Yes, I am judging."
Before the show begins, Cowell will work as executive producer and will help pick the judging panel.
When asked what viewers could expect from him on the show, Cowell replied: "I started to cringe over the years as I saw people being booked as the so-called 'mean' judge and being gratuitously rude for the sake of it. I had my own style and like to think I'm honest and wouldn't sugar-coat something to make myself popular.
"I am gong to try and be consistent, as I have been over the years... People know what to expect if I'm on the judging panel. I don't think things will change too much."
The US 'X Factor' begins in the autumn.
