Madonna To Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol?

As his final series draws to a close, reports suggest Madge will take over...

Madonna is reportedly replacing Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol.

According to The Sun, Madge is said to be show boss Simon Fuller's first choice to replace the music mogul after he announced her was leaving the panel to concentrate launching the X Factor stateside next year.

A source told the tabloid: "Simon is going to leave a gaping hole. Not only is he an expert, he's also a big star in the States."

They added: "Everyone agrees Madge would be great and they want her as a full-time judge. But if that fails they'd at least like her as a mentor."

Fuller is said to be 'desperate' to hire the Celebration singer to join current judges Ellen DeGeneres, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi on America's most notorious judging panel.

In other Idol news, Cowell's last series is drawing to a close as the final two, Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox battled it out last night to be crowned American Idol champion.

Bowersox proved to be the judges choice as although both acts received positive comments, she appeared to outshine Lee on the night.

This season's winner will be announced tonight in a two-hour finale which is set to feature a performance from Christina Aguilera.

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