The 27-year-old star has been speaking with pals such as Simon Cowell and Will.i.am as she plans to kick-start her career in the States.
A source said: 'Simon Cowell still hasn't confirmed the panel. She is in a state, it's her ticket out of the UK.'
Cole is signed to Universal and it is thought they will help promote her on US television to boost her profile.
A source said to UK newspaper The Sun: 'There's still a 50 per cent chance producers of the US X Factor will give her the go-ahead. Either way, Simon has promised to help her launch a career over there.'