Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger to judge 'X Factor'?

Rumours are abuzz that Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger is about to ink a multimillion-dollar deal to be a judge on Simon Cowell's X Factor show.

If the deal materialises, it will make Nicole a direct rival to Jennifer Lopez on American Idol, reports the New York Post.

As per the sources, sultry Scherzinger is a favourite with Cowell after she made a guest appearance as a judge on the hit British version of the show this year.

Cowell, who is executive producer of X Factor, will also be on the judges panel, after he dramatically quit Idol.

However, about Scherzinger reports, Cowell's representative said, "It is far too early.”