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X-Factor preview for FOX, Cowell in fine form

By April MacIntyre Feb 7, 2011, 5:57 GMT

06/21/2010 - Simon Cowell - "The X Factor" Auditions at the Exel Exhibition Centre in London on June 21, 2010 - Exel Exhibition Centre - London, UK © Solarpix / PR Photos

Simon Cowell is back on American television, not 'Idol," but with the "X-Factor" for FOX. 

UK X Factor personality Cheryl Cole has been offered a near $20 million deal to become a judge on the US X-Factor.

News of the World reports: 'Simon is the boss of this show. He gets what he wants and he wants Cheryl. The money you make on American TV is huge, but there's also a huge risk. The way American contracts are gives Fox the chance to opt out if viewers don't take to her. But Simon won't let that happen. As soon as it's announced she's going to be a judge the plan will be to launch her music career in the States. It's important Americans realise she's a credible music star if she's going to be judging other singers.'

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