Sara Cox rumoured to be fourth X Factor judge as Simon Cowell admits: 'It's a female'

THERE'S been rumours that former Spice Girl Mel B will be the fourth X Factor judge, but now it's emerged that Sara Cox could be in the running too.

sara cox, fourth x factor judge, female judge simon cowell, x factor judging panel, mel bsara cox, fourth x factor judge, female judge simon cowell, xRadio DJ Sara Cox is rumoured to be a possible judge on this year's X Factor[WENN]

According to reports, while the show’s bosses are keen to get Mel B to agree a deal, Sara is apparently being lined up as a possible candidate too.

"Bosses are pretty certain they will be able to officially unveil Mel B as the fourth X Factor judge next week but she hasn’t signed a deal yet," a source told The Sun.

"There have been upsets in the past with the judging panel and so producers want to have other names in the frame if they are needed."

sara cox, fourth x factor judge, female judge simon cowell, x factor judging panel, mel bAccording to a source, the show's bosses are keen for Mel B to fill the role [WENN]

There have been upsets in the past with the judging panel and so producers want to have other names in the frame if they are needed

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They added: "Sara Cox is an intriguing one. She met with producers last week and talked over the role and told them she was interested."

The news of Sara's possible new role comes as Simon Cowell admitted last night that they have definitely filled the fourth position.

"We've settled on someone and we're going to make an announcement this week," Cowell said.

"It's not just finding a name, it's someone who's going to do the job. They've got to really commit to the artists and that's why it's been a long decision. It's a female."

sara cox, fourth x factor judge, female judge simon cowell, x factor judging panel, mel bSimon Cowell revealed yesterday that a fourth judge has been chosen and it is a female [WENN]

Mother-of-two Sara has hosted a number of different shows on BBC radio, including the breakfast show between 2000 and 2003.

She also stood in for Fearne Cotton during her maternity leave, covering the daytime slot and presenting segments from the Live Lounge, and currently presents ‘Sounds of The ‘80s’ on Radio 2.

Meanwhile, Mel B has already appeared on the UK version of the X Factor as a guest judge and is also a judge on America's Got Talent alongside Heidi Klum.

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