'Simon Cowell is begging Rhianna to save become an X Factor
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Simon Cowell is planning on meeting superstar Rihanna to beg her to become an X Factor judge, reports claims.
Cowell believes the Diamond singer will 'save' the flagging shows and is prepared to offer the 24-year-old a job on either the UK or US version, according to reports.
He even wants her rumoured boyfriend Chris Brown to take over from judge LA Reid on the US show, despite the singer's bad boy reputation.
Media Mogul Cowell, 53, always spends Christmas on the Caribbean Island of Barbados, where Rihanna is planning on spending the festive season.
A source told The Sun: 'Simon is a huge admirer of Rhianna and knows she's star quality.
'As well as her bringing an aura to the panel thanks to her standing in music, she is also feisty.
'Adding Chris to the panel in the US will also certainly create a talking point.'
Cowell has reportedly been deeply worried about the show and given that he spends Christmas in Barbados, where Rihanna will be over the festive period, he is said to be planning to approach her to get her on board.
A spokesperson for the show was unavailable for comment.
There's little doubt that the X Factor UK is losing favour with television audiences.
Last Saturday night just 9.3million viewers tuned in 1.3million fewer compared with the same show last year.
Two years ago, the show was hitting an average of 14.1million each week and the final show of the series attracted almost 20million viewers.
What's so bad about judging a reality show? It would be an easy way for her to make money while taking a break from releasing her yearly albums. She has a lot of charisma so I actually think judging a reality show would do more good than harm. That being said, this won't happen because she's going on tour