Gossip bitch Perez Hilton has admitted that he is desperate to replace Simon Cowell on the American Idol judging panel.

Simon recently revealed that he would be leaving the show, so that he can concentrate on an American version of the X Factor. On hearing the news Hilton claimed that he would be a ‘great judge’.

“I think that Simon Cowell leaving ‘American Idol’ is amazing, because those are two potential jobs that I may have in the future,” Hilton told MTV News. “If they’re looking for a new judge on ‘American Idol,’ I am available. I haven’t asked Simon Fuller, who created the show, but maybe I should.

“I’d be a great judge,” he continued. “But I’d also happily be a judge along with Simon Cowell on his U.S. version of ‘X Factor.’ Basically, I’m shamelessly looking for work. I’m available. And I’m cheap!”

“I think ‘X Factor’ will be successful in America, because Simon Cowell has the golden touch. He is lucky, insanely rich, super smart, and I hate his guts,” Hilton laughed. “I’m kidding. I admire anyone who works for it. Simon Cowell works for it … he’s worked so hard to get where he is now, he executive-produces his shows, he has a music label, and I think I’ve seen some reports that he’s worth a billion dollars. Did I mention he was insanely rich?”