Simon’s secret meet with stars for show

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Simon Cowell is holding secret talks with A-list stars in a desperate bid to save The X Factor, with dumped judge Cheryl Cole on top of his wish list. Popstar Rita Ora and razor-tongued Sharon Osbourne are also in the frame for a permanent spot on the UK panel, the Daily Star reported.

According to reports, Cole, 29, is already in negotiations with producers about returning for a third season, with Simon now trying to sign the other stars on his wanted list. Cole, who kicked off her Girls Aloud tour Ten, recently filed a 1.6-million-pound lawsuit, following her dismissal from the US X Factor, despite only appearing in a couple of episodes. She claimed that she was promised two series. But she made clear the row was never personal between her and the music mogul, opening the door for a comeback.