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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is being lined up as a judge on pop talent show American Idol.

Show bosses are keen to sign the singer up, say sources.

Negotiations are said to be in full swing and it is hoped Chris will be confirmed over the coming weeks.

A source said: “ABC bosses were keen to get Chris on board as soon as the new series was given the green light.

"Chris is a great performer and they think he would make the perfect judge.

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“He’s had some massive hits and his music is known universally so would bring some credibility.”

Chris, 40, is no stranger to talent shows. He has performed on The X Factor twice with Coldplay, at the finals in 2011 and 2015.

He said it gave the band a platform to perform that other shows wouldn’t offer.

Chris, ex-husband of actress Gwyneth Paltrow, was also an adviser on the US version of The Voice in 2014.

American Idol is being revived by ABC after its original broadcaster Fox axed it last year after 15 years.

Original winner Kelly Clarkson, 35, is said to be part of the show’s revival which will be screened next year.

But it’s a no from past judge Simon Cowell, 57, who says he was approached about the reboot and he turned it down.