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J-LO TO BE NEW S-O

Jennifer Lopez is set to replace Sharon Osbourne on X Factor.

The stunning singer was approached by show bosses after it emerged acidtongue Sharon is planning to quit.

She is now in negotiations and is hoping to thrash out a deal which will see her judging alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue in the next series.

J-Lo, 37, has already had dealings with Cowell.

She made a guest appearance coaching contestants on American Idol in April and will perform during the live finals next month.

A source revealed: "Jennifer knows that she's got a massive fan base in the UK.

"Getting Dannii on board has proved a big hit. Now Simon wants to take the show to the next level and make X Factor an international success. People Stateside will tune in just to see Jen.

"She won't come cheap but Simon knows it will be a great investment - just the thing the show needs to become a hit in the States."

J-Lo proved a huge hit on Dancelife, MTV's US dance version of X Factor.

Sharon, 54, has told pals she's had enough of X Factor.

She will focus on other shows, like America's Got Talent, Cowell's hit US show.

The source added: "She's a big name in both the UK and the States. The void she leaves will be hard to fill.

"Simon knows he will need someone bigger than anyone they've got already.

"Jennifer could be just that person."

Source: Sunday People