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Disgarded “X Factor” judge Cheryl Cole could be headed back to TV, The Post has learned.
Fremantle and 19 Entertainment execs reached out to Cole on Monday to see if she’d be interested in joining “American Idol” — either alongside Jennifer Lopez or as a replacement if J.Lo jumps ship, sources said.
The two women appear in the movie, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” The British pop star has a cameo as a talent show judge in the movie’s opening scene.
“It will be interesting to see how Jennifer deals with another beautiful woman sitting alongside her,” one source noted.
Lopez, who earns $22 million from the Fox network gig that revived her career, has said she may not return when filming starts in late August for season 12.
Whether 28-year old Cole can be a big enough draw will be a question for Madison Avenue as it considers ponying up again for the ad slots.
Cole won’t command anywhere near the kind of dough Lopez gets.
“She’s more in the Demi Lovato range — $5 million to $10 million,” said a source, referring to the new “X Factor” judge who will join Britney Spears on the show.
The singer appeared in the first few episodes of “X Factor” before being unceremoniously dumped by Simon Cowell.
Cole was criticized for lacking stage presence and for her thick English accent, but sources said “Idol” executives don’t see that as an obstacle.
Fox declined to comment.