‘The X Factor’ bosses are reportedly desperate to sign Lady Gaga for a performance on the show.

Gaga has previously blasted reality TV shows saying: “If you win a TV show and you have a hit record, you sort of have a false understanding of what it means to earn success.

“The shows are set up for a winner, for someone to win. Whereas with someone like me, who writes my own songs, you have to set yourself up to win.”

However, despite the criticism, Simon Cowell is still desperate to land her as a mentor for X Factor.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “‘X Factor’ has given fans Robbie Williams and Whitney Houston.

“Now with Bon Jovi, Shakira and all being well, Lady Gaga, it will make it the best series yet for big name acts.”

Susan Boyle is already lined up to perform this series, and producers are said to be working on a deal with Madonna also.