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They’re the Angels set to save the X Factor – Robbie Williams and wife Ayda Field have been signed as judges.

And the year’s biggest TV coup could only have been arranged by showbiz genius and music boss Simon Cowell.

Speaking for the first time about the epic signing, Simon, 58, tells me: “How cool is that? It’s the best story – it’s a very funny story.

“It all kind of worked out without me even asking him.

“He came down to Britain’s Got Talent, had such a good time that night and goes, ‘you know what, this is fun’.

“He comes back to my house... ‘Can we do a deal?’ We do a deal. I think it’s the best thing. And you know, because she (Ayda) is a member of the public, that makes it better.”

Ayda, 39, is a regular on ITV’s Loose Women, while former Take That star and Angels singer Robbie, 44, is working on solo projects.

And I’m told an announcement about the full line-up is expected soon, with Sharon Osbourne, 65, also returning.