Cheryl Cole is reportedly planning to leave ITV’s X factor after this series, so that she can start a family.

The Daily Mail reports that Cheryl has been offered £1.5 million to take part in the 2010 series and is expecting it to be her last.

‘Cheryl has made it clear that she wants to have a baby sooner rather than later,’ a source revealed.

‘This is something she knows she has to plan. She will be 27 in June and she really wants to start a family with Ashley.’

Simon Cowell is said to be keen to land Cheryl as a judge on his new American X Factor. He recently admitted: ‘She’d be great over here – Cheryl’s a star.’

‘Cheryl has not been formerly approached about going on American X Factor,’ the source added. ‘Of course she is flattered with all the talk, but she would think carefully before signing up.

‘She has Ashley to think about and America would involve a lot of travelling.

‘Also, if she was pregnant by then it would make things difficult. But on the other hand, the show would make her a worldwide star.’