Dannii Minogue is reportedly close to signing a deal that will see her return to the X Factor show later this year.

The 38-year-old is due to give birth to her first child in July and is planning to have the baby in her Australia.

X Factor auditions will be at the same time , but reports say that she will return when the judges’ stage begins in September.

A source said to UK newspaper News Of The World: “The vibe about Dannii is very positive. She had a great year on the show. Everyone’s keen to work out a way for Dannii to be involved as much as possible.”

It is claimed bosses are planning to have guest judges such as Beyonce and Kylie Minogue fill her space during the auditions stages.