Madonna has provisionally agreed to perform on The X Factor final in December but only if Simon Cowell agrees to her long list of conditions.
The 56-year-old Queen of Pop has reportedly been urged by music mogul Simon Cowell to perform on the show in a bid to boost faltering ratings.
Simon Cowell's wish may come true
A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: ''Madonna will have been provisionally booked because the final can be subject to change if an artist doesn't approve of the finalists - especially if they have agreed to sing with them.
''Someone like Madonna will want a lot of creative control over her appearance, but for Simon the ratings will be worth it.''
The insider added: ''She has been told that her label will be expected to pay for any stage props and backing dancers she brings with her.''
