Rumours are circulating that Paul McCartney is the next superstar earmarked for a slot on The X-Factor.

McCartney will allegedly grace the final of the talent show on December 13, when the remaining contestants are expected to grapple with Beatles songs for a Fab Four-themed show.

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The appearance would crown a busy Beatles-related year for Sir Paul. The Beatles Box – all of the band’s remastered albums – was chosen as the best Compilation/Boxset of 2009 in the new issue of Uncut. And last week it was revealed that McCartney guests on Ringo Starr‘s latest solo album, “Y Not”, due in early 2010.

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