The mogul has approached Fergie – singer in the Black Eyed Peas – about becoming a judge on The X Factor.
The ITV show has only ever been rivalled by the BBC’s almost identical The Voice – judged by Fergie’s bandmate will.i.am.
‘Fergie is aware she’s being lined up,’ I’m told. ‘She and Simon will have to announce the decision by mid-May’ . . . will.i.am must be quaking in his boots.
My source says talks between the American singer, 38, and producers have been successful. They’re keen on her good looks and urban style – as well as the industry *credibility of more than 70 million record sales to her name.
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The source said: “It’s not a done deal just yet but things have been positive. Both sides are keen to move things forward and people at the show and ITV are excited at the *prospect of having Fergie
