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Simon Cowell wants Rihanna to be a judge on the US version of The X Factor, reports reveal.

Apparently the pop mogul is keen to sign the What's My Name? singer to join the panel, when the show launches later this year.

"To get her on the show would give it real star power," a source explained to Look magazine.

"Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl Cole are also being considered for places on the judging panel, because they’ve got a proven track record of being great judges, but that doesn’t rule Rihanna out.

"She has a massive appeal and a real edge to her. Simon knows she wouldn’t be afraid to give her opinion."

Insiders say RiRi and Cowell have already discussed the possibility of her becoming a judge recently. It's rumored he's also offered her a role as either a guest judge or as a mentor if she's too busy for a permanent position.

http://www.omgmusic.com/news/rihanna...x-factor-judge

If she was Id definitely watch, dont normally bother with US versions of our shows (watched their last years BB mind).