<p><br /> Cheryl Cole has reportedly been signed up by the Fox network to be a judge on the US version of X Factor.<br /> </p><p><br /> The Girls Aloud star has apparently secured a one-year contract worth £3million for the role on the judging panel, after impressing executives from the network during the live shows last weekend.<br /> </p><p><br /> Although Cole's representatives would not comment on the alleged deal, it is widely believed that Cheryl has the job 'in the bag'.<br /> </p><p><br /> Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger is also rumoured to be joining Cheryl and Simon on the panel, having impressed Cowell as a guest judge on the UK version this year.<br /> </p><p><br /> Filming for the US X Factor will reportedly commence in the spring to be broadcast in the run-up to Christmas.<br /> </p>
