Danni Minogue: New X Factor deal?

Dannii Minogue is apparently about to meet with X Factor bosses to thrash out a deal for this year's show.

It is believed that both parties are very keen for the 38-year-old mother-to-be to come back for a fourth time.

As Dannii is expecting her first child in July and plans to give birth in Australia, she will not be in the country for the audition stages which happen over the summer.

However it is hoped that Dannii will come back to the UK to take her seat alongside fellow judges Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell when the live shows kick off later in the year.

It is thought this week's meeting will decide Danni's involvement along with her pay packet which, according to one tabloid, could be lessened because of her reduced presence.

There are also rumours that until the live shows replacement celebrity judges, such as Dannii's sister Kylie, Robbie Williams and Spice Girl Mel B, will help the panel whittle down the hopefuls.