Simon Cowell Addresses Mariah Carey "X-Factor" Rumors

Now that "X-Factor" has officially made it's way to the U.S., Simon Cowell has opened up to address any leftover rumors surrounding the show.

The former "American Idol" judge's friend, Ryan Seacrest, took to his radio show to reveal the last-minute changes to the judges panel, telling "Paula [Abdul] signed on in the last hour. The deal was done just moments before they started the auditions with Paula."

Amidst buzz of another vocal talent, Mariah Carey, joining the singing competition, Simon told the radio host, “Whatever Mariah wants, Mariah can get. All she’s got to do is call me, and I’ll work out a deal.”

Cowell added, “She can honestly do whatever she wants, but you know, she’s got to tell me when she wants to do it.”