Rihanna as a judge on US X Factor would have been amazing...

There have been reports in the papers today that Rihanna was asked to be a judge on the new US X Factor but had to turn it down due to her tour schedule.Speaking on an American radio show Rihanna said:

"I just heard about it actually and yes, it's something I would have loved to do but our schedule doesn't allow it. We're going to be on tour for the rest of the year. It is a demanding schedule to be in that show and you have to be around for a long time, months at a time - which would've been impossible for me."

Fair enough, RiRi's a busy lady, but let's just imagine for a moment how awesome it would be if Rihanna had taken on the job...

Like most of the world, we're properly in love with Rihanna and as confirmed by her 18 nominations in the upcoming Billboard Music Awards, she really is one of the biggest superstars around right now. Plus, her music is amazing. Her presenting X Factor would have been a further extension of that enchanting Rihanna brand, a further boost to an already massively successful career.

By far the best thing would have been more Cheryl and Rihanna love-ins though (if Cheryl is indeed confirmed for a role on the US panel), following on from their very public display of affection for each-other at the BRIT Awards. 'Team CherRi' really are awesome.

We can all dream...