Taylor Momsen to Co-Host Simon Cowell’s ‘X Factor’?

Is Taylor Momsen headed for Simon Cowell’s much-anticipated new show X Factor? Sources connected to the show tell Celebuzz yes!

Celebuzz has learned producers for the show have zeroed in on the 17-year-old Pretty Reckless singer, and want her to take a stab at co-hosting the show. Earlier this week, uber-producer L.A. Reid officially signed on the dotted line to sit at the judge’s table.

We’re told that producers think the often-controversial Momsen is perfect for the spot because she’s “young, hip and edgy” and has just the energy the show is looking for.

Cowell left behind his successful American Idol franchise behind last season to produce a US version of the televised singing competition. The show, already a hit in the UK, has produced such stars as Leona Lewis. The show’s winner will receive the ultimate prize — a $5 million recording contract. Auditions start in Los Angeles March 27.

Taylor Momsen kontroversial

Never one to steer clear of controversy, Taylor Momsen was back to her usual antics as her band The Pretty Reckless performed at the Tattoo Rock Parlour in Toronto, Canada on Saturday night (February 26).

The "Gossip Girl" actress was clad in her typical racy attire, this time donning an interestingly crude t-shirt reading "I F*** For Satan".

Delving into her slate of songs, Miss Momsen proceeded on to bring a few female fans onstage before joining them in performing a seductive dance.

Tweeting about the evening after the show, Taylor excitedly wrote, "TORONTO RULED, tomorrow, MONTREAL, Canada is awesome, and I'm on a huge Neil Young kick...represent