George Michael not judging American 'X Factor': Simon Cowell

Music mogul Simon Cowell has denied rumours of George Michael joining him as a judge on the US version of The X Factor.

The 'Faith' hitmaker was reportedly preparing to make his comeback with a central role on the reality TV show after he was spotted in a meeting with The X Factor creator Cowell in November, reports Contactmusic.

But Cowell has brushed away rumours, he said, "(Michael) will not be a judge on the US X Factor," in an interview.

The TV job was expected to mark Michael's return to the spotlight following a series of personal woes, which recently saw him serve time behind bars for driving under the influence of drugs.