Simon Cowell has reportedly asked Lady GaGa to join the American version of The X Factor.

The series is scheduled for autumn 2011 and Cowell is said to be keen to have Gaga as a judge. However if the singer is too busy to commit to a judging post, Simon is willing to consider other, part time roles.

A source told The Sun: “Simon thinks Lady GaGa is great and really likes her energy. Conversations have been happening between Cowell’s US team and her people about what kind of role she could have on the show.”