Usher 'to mentor Kelly Rowland's X Factor acts'

Usher has reportedly been signed up as a mentor for the UK X Factor.

The R'n'B star will apparently help his old friend, judge Kelly Rowland, whip her contestants into shape during the judges' houses stage next month.

A source told The Sun, "Kelly has a lot of friends in high places, but has asked Usher to be her wingman.

"He loves the show as he's been on it a few times and gets on well with Simon Cowell and the top brass.

"Plus, he knows a thing or two about finding new talent as he was the man who discovered Justin Bieber.

"It's fair to say Bieber has done pretty well for himself since."

Rappers P Diddy, Nelly and Jay-Z, and DJ David Guetta are also believed to have been asked in case Usher is unavailable. Meanwhile, Louis Walsh is expected to team up with Sharon Osbourne, Tulisa with Tinie Tempah and Gary Barlow with his Take That band mate Robbie Williams.

An official announcement on the mentor line-up is expected next week.

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