Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole is reportedly being lined up to act as a judge on the US version of 'The X Factor'.
According to The Mirror, NBC executives are planning to travel over to the UK to see Cole in action during the show's Manchester auditions.
A source told the newspaper: "Simon is on the brink of signing a deal to take 'The X Factor' to America and, if he gets his way, Cheryl will be its star."
"He thinks she has amazing presence and her down-to-earth Northern charm will appeal to the American public."
"If it is a success, like most of Simon's shows are, it could catapult her into the big league."
