Singer Cheryl Cole has reportedly been offered £10 million to join the judging panel for the US version of 'The X Factor'.
According to the News of the World, Simon Cowell has convinced TV executives in the US to give Cole a place on the panel for the new show.
A source said: "Simon is the boss of this show. He gets what he wants and he wants Cheryl. The money you make on American TV is huge, but there's also a huge risk."
"The way American contracts are gives Fox the chance to opt out if viewers don't take to her. But Simon won't let that happen."
"As soon as it's announced she's going to be a judge the plan will be to launch her music career in the States."
"It's important Americans realise she's a credible music star if she's going to be judging other singers."
