Madonna will appear on The X Factor UK final... as long as she approves of line-up
- Madonna 'will want a lot of creative control over her appearance' on show
- Simon Cowell thinks appearance could boost flagging ratings
- Madonna's label 'will be expected to pay for stage props and backing dancers
- Singer's appearance could also boost her as yet untitled 13th studio album
It is precisely the sort of headline-grabbing coup that The X Factor needs to boost its flagging ratings.
Simon Cowell has persuaded Madonna to perform in the live final of the ITV talent show – but there are strings attached.
The 56-year-old pop queen’s
appearance on December 13 will hark back to the show’s heyday when
it could attract superstars of the calibre of Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Beyoncé Knowles.
And Madonna’s appearance could also boost sales of her as-yet untitled
13th studio album, due for release just after the live final.
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