Walsh favourite to join Cowell Stateside

Boylesports have installed Louis Walsh as the new favourite to join Simon Cowell across the Atlantic for the US X Factor.

Cheryl Cole was widely tipped for the judging role but is now rated as a 5/2 shot, with Lady Gaga at 4/1.

The Irish bookmaker have Will.I.Am as the next male in the betting to take on the position, who is a 7/1 chance. Among the outsiders are Mel B and Victoria Beckham.

The Spice Girls can be backed at 20/1 and 33/1 respectively.