B/c that's what the headlines read. Didn't he used to say (not too long ago in fact) that he's looking for artists who have the IT factor like her? The X Factor ratings must have made him desperate for some headlines.
That's exactly what he said here.
"If you only ever heard Lady GaGa, she’s the most boring singer in the world."
"You’ve got to see her – you need TV. Same with Beyoncé. Or Katy Perry. We’re all about image. You have to have that X Factor.”
Considering she's one of the best vocalists right now, yes.
He gave her a standing ovation during her listen performance,
and all she was doing was standing.
