Simon Cowell wants Katy Perry as 'X Factor' judge

'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell is apparently impressed with Katy Perry's scene-stealing stint as a judge and has offered her a pay-per-show deal.

Singer Katy appeared on the panel for the 'X Factor' auditions in Dublin.

"Jennifer Lopez was a serious consideration as was, weirdly, her husband Marc Anthony. Mariah Carey's other half, Nick Cannon, is also in the frame," The Mirror quoted a source as saying.

"But Katy really came on Simon's radar after the Dublin auditions. She absolutely nailed it. She was a natural."

"All the recent hoo-ha forced his hand slightly and he decided to offer her the gig and gauge her response."

"Katy was thrilled, especially by the package which is said to be a £220,000-a-show deal. She has agreed to meet Simon and studio bosses in the States this autumn to see if something can be done," the source added.