Eminem To Become X-Factor Judge

RAP star Eminem will become an X Factor judge after Simon Cowell sensationally offered him the job.

The Slim Shady singer is set to join the regular panellists after the music guru told him: “The job is yours.”

Eminem revealed last week he dreamed of becoming an X Factor judge – and last night Simon made his dream come true.

“It would be great to have him on as a guest judge,” he said. “Em – I can call him that because we are on first name terms – the job is yours.”

Eminem asked to join the panel because he is desperate to find a new rap star.

“So much average talent comes out of these reality shows,” said the 37-year-old. “It’s time to give people a chance who deserve it.”

The controversial rapper, whose own work is peppered with x-rated lyrics, added: “A hip-hop star will never win a show like X Factor without somebody like me on the panel. It needs somebody in power to open a door for them.”

Eminem will join Simon and fellow judges Cheryl Cole, 26, Dannii Minogue, 38, and Louis Walsh, 57, in next year’s series after Simon revealed all this year’s panellists would return for the 2010 contest.