Simon Cowell thinks Cheryl Cole could be judge on US 'X Factor'

Music mogul Simon Cowell has hinted that Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole could be a judge on the US version of The X Factor.

Cowell, 50, who also revealed who would be on the judging panel, said Cole, 26, would do a good job on the show.

"I think she would be great over here. Cheryl's a star," the Daily Express quoted him as saying.

Cowell also revealed that a surprise addition to the panel could be music industry bigwig Tommy Mottola, and has hinted his American Idol partner Paula Abdul is likely to follow him to The X Factor too.