Simon Cowell wooing Sharon Osbourne for Australian X Factor

SIMON Cowell is desperate for Sharon Osbourne to replace Mel B on the Australian version of ‘The X Factor’.

The music mogul is keen for Sharon – who he worked with on the judging panel of the UK version of the show for four series – to be the star judge on the TV talent programme after former Spice Girls star Mel replaced her on ‘America’s Got Talent’.

A source told MailOnline: “Simon is really keen for Sharon to go to Australia and be a judge over there.

“Simon knows that Sharon can be TV dynamite, and while the UK doesn’t look like it will happen, Simon is set on the idea of Sharon going to Australia – she’s part of his gang.” BANG!