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Is a trans-Atlantic X Factor switch in the works?

According to the U.K.’s Now Magazine, Simon Cowell is considering swapping U.S. judge Nicole Scherzinger for U.K. judge Kelly Rowland next season.

“Simon thinks [Rowland] will be amazing on the U.S. show,” a source tells the magazine. “Nicole’s had a mixed reaction in the U.S., so there’s talk of a job swap.”

A show rep says that no decisions have been made for next season of either series.

Scherzinger, who’s enjoyed solo success in the U.K, was originally selected to co-host the U.S. version, but got bumped to the judges’ table after Cheryl Cole, an ex-judge on the U.K. series, was axed. Rowland replaced Cole on the U.K. X Factor this season and drew criticism for missing a number of tapings because of illness. The former Destiny’s Child singer recently told The Daily Mirror that she wasn’t sure if she would return next year.

“X Factor next year? We’ll see,” Rowland said. “I definitely would love to go on tour though, so that will be my focus for next year.”