Former U. S. X Factor judge, though only for a very short time, Cheryl Cole is rumored to be one of the next judges for American Idol.

Sources said the producers of American Idol offered Cole millions to become the newest judge of the hit singing competition. The American Idol producers reportedly made the move in anticipation of American singer/actress Jennifer Lopez’s possible decision to leave the show.

Lopez earlier hinted that she may leave the show because of her hectic schedule. In an interview, Cole has already denied reports that American Idol producers have offered her a contract to become the newest judge of the show. Cole’s X Factor stint was cut short after only four episodes when the show’s producer, Simon Cowell, fired her from the hit television show.