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Simon Cowell has reportedly offered singer George Michael a spot on the judging panel of the new X Factor US series

A source said: "George is going to take the job. It's an amazing opportunity to get back in the limelight and reverse his recent bad spell. Simon knows that Americans love him. He is as big in the US as he is over here in the UK.

Michael is believed to have been offered over $1.5 million to judge the show, with Cheryl Cole also expected to appear.