mariahxfactor.jpg One of Simon Cowell's close friends and X Factor mentor Sinitta has revealed that Mariah Carey is in the running to be a judge on the show when it comes to the states!

At the BritWeek party in Hollywood over the weekend Sinitta told reporters for the Daily Mail, "It's amazing that so many people want to do [it], it's huge ... everybody is up for it -- Mariah -- ok I'm not saying any more!"

Calls to Mariah's have not yet been returned.