Melanie Brown arriving at the BBC Radio One Studios to appear on the Chris Moyles show. London, England - 05.06.08

Osbourne quit the show - fronted by Simon Cowell - last week (ends06Jun08) after four seasons.

And now Cowell is keen to sign Brown to his judging panel, reports British newspaper, the News of the World.

A source tells the publication, "Mel's in pole position to join the judging panel. She's ideal and Simon Cowell is eager for her to join the team."

Source: WENN