It’s clear that Simon Cowell is looking to fill the two empty judging spots on his United States X Factor panel with some serious star power, and today we’re learning he means business.

The show has approached singing legend Whitney Houston to become a judge.

THR broke the news:

Whitney Houston could be staging another career comeback with a coveted seat next to Simon Cowell on The X Factor’s judges panel, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.

The pop diva, who actually performed on the U.K. version of The X Factor in October 2009, is said to have been approached to join the Fox talent show, according to a source close to the show.

While she is a huge star, we think she may be a bit past her time to be relevant on a new show like the X Factor.