Cheryl to make X Factor return with big money deal

Cheryl is reportedly set to return to The X Factor and is on the verge of signing a big bucks deal.

The former Girls Aloud singer, who has appeared on the show as a judge before, is said to be replacing Nicole Scherzinger.

The pop star, who has been easing herself back into work recently after welcoming baby Bear to the world with boyfriend Liam Payne, will apparently be paid £1.5million for her return.

It is hoped her comeback will help boost the ITV talent contest’s ratings once more.

A show source told The Sun: “It looks like Cheryl will be back next year. Simon (Cowell) knows Nicole is likely to leave and he wants a big name, and some much-needed glamour on the panel.

“He knows he will get that with Cheryl and she would be a really popular signing and a huge hit.

“Simon has had his own problems lately but has been really keen to get the deal nailed down. He is a huge fan of hers and has been turning on the charm to ensure she comes back.

“They have had several meetings about it and Simon has had his top people on the case to make sure it’s all sorted.”

The news comes after Cheryl made an appearance on the programme at Simon’s house during the judges’ houses rounds of the auditions.

Simon, who suffered a fall at his London home last week, hopes enlisting the help of Cheryl next year will help her continued happiness after she recently said she’d had the best six months of her life.

The source said: “He has supported her through her problems and wants her back in the fold now she is happy.

“Simon and Cheryl are both happy with the deal and they hope the fans will share their feelings. He is cock-a-hoop and thinks she will be great.”

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