It’s thought that Simon, 55, wants Rita, 24, to replace Louis Walsh/Mel B so badly that he’s prepared to offer her whatever she wants.
Included in his alleged proposal package is: unlimited use of his private jet, ‘unlimited’ clothes and £1.5 million.
A show source told the Daily Star: “Simon is throwing the kitchen sink at this to get Rita on board.”
Rita’s close friend Nick Grimshaw, 30, is also thought to be joining the panel this year – and Si is hoping he’ll sway Rita’s decision.
The insider added: “Having Grimmy on the panel is a bonus but it is not the only main reason she is re-considering.
“She is worried about the impact of X Factor on her music career in the US so Simon has said she can us his private jet any time.
“He has launched an extreme charm offensive. He says she can spend what she likes on dresses for the series so she looks great.”
Something which may ruffle Cheryl Fernandez-Versini’s feathers is the fact that, should she accept the £1.5 million offer, Rita will be the highest-paid judge.
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