<p><br /> Simon Cowell has hyped up the US X Factor, but there has still been no definite answer as to who will join him on the judging panel.<br /> </p><p><br /> Cheryl Cole is widely reported to have signed a £10million, two-year deal, though nothing has been confirmed.<br /> </p><p><br /> Nicole Scherzinger and Katy Perry appeared on the British X Factor last year to cover for Cheryl Cole, and it has been reported they could be offered a place.<br /> </p><p><br /> The music mogul is also said to be considering former American Idol judge, Paula Abdul, and Destiny's Child singer, Kelly Rowland.<br /> </p><p><br /> The winner of the series will receive a $5million record deal, the largest guaranteed prize in television history.<br /> </p><p><br /> Auditions are due to commence in LA on March 27.<br /> </p>
