The claws could be out as Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger is about to ink a multimillion dollar deal to be a judge on Simon Cowell‘s “X Factor” show — making her a direct rival to Jennifer Lopez on “American Idol.” Sources tell us sultry Scherzinger is a favorite with Cowell after she made a guest appearance as a judge on the hit British version of the show this year. Also set for Cowell’s glamorous panel is beautiful British singer Cheryl Cole, who, sources tell us, “has been discussing this with Cowell for months and is ready to move to LA.” Cowell, who is executive producer of “X Factor,” will also be on the judges panel, having dramatically quit “Idol.” “X Factor” will air on Fox TV next year. A rep for Scherzinger didn’t get back to us. Cowell’s rep said: “It is far too early.”