Lady Gaga is in talks to appear as a guest judge on The X Factor, it’s been reported.

The singer is said to be in discussions with producers to fill in for pregnant judge Dannii Minogue during the audition rounds.

The star, who has previously appeared on the show as a performer, will reportedly receive £110,00 for the role.

"It's now a case of dotting the Is and crossing the Ts,” a source told The People newspaper.

“Simon Cowell and everyone involved knows just how much of a ratings draw Lady Gaga will be.”

Minogue is expecting her first child with boyfriend Kris Smith in July. The seventh series of the TV talent contest is expected to begin in August.

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga will return to the UK next month for the second leg of her Monster Ball world tour.

(by Jason Gregory)