Simon Cowell has put his Faith in George Michael, by making him a judge on the forthcoming American version of X Factor.The former Wham! star, 47, will join the talent show mogul and Cheryl Cole, 27, on the debut series next year.
It will allow the troubled singer to re-launch his career after his jail stint earlier this year for drug-driving.
A source said: "George is going to take the job. It's an amazing opportunity to get back in the limelight and reverse his recent bad spell. Simon knows that Americans love him. He is as big in the US as he is over here.
"He is a true star and has the wit and experience for the job. It's the perfect platform to resurrect his career."
Simon, 51, is believed to have offered him a hefty deal when he visited George at his home in November to discuss the role.
The Freedom star, who sang with winner Joe McElderry on last year's final show of the UK version, is a huge fan of reality TV as well as Coronation Street. George will have to apply for a US work permit - and due to his recent brush with the law it could take longer to obtain.
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, 67, and Noel Gallagher, 43, have also received calls about a judging role.
The ex-Oasis star is mulling over the offer after his management met show chiefs. Noel has twice refused to allow an X Factor Oasis night because the band were still on the road.
A source said: "Simon is determined to have a panel of amazing judges.
"The show has to go off with a bang especially as Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler will be on American Idol."
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