Nicole Scherzinger is the "number one target" for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new TV show.

Andrew is searching for a lead for his hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar in a new TV talent series. The British composer reportedly wants Nicole to help with casting and join the competition's judging panel.

"Andrew is obsessed with Nicole he thinks the world of her," a source told British newspaper The Sun.

"As soon as he got the nod his new show was going to happen, Nicole was his number one target. He's got a great working relationship with her and Nicole hugely respects his work."

Auditions for Jesus Christ Superstar will start next month and it already has one confirmed judge.

Steve Balsamo has previously starred in the show's West End production and will sit on the show's panel.

Andrew has been a long-time fan of Nicole. He has previously asked the US X Factor judge to sing a song from The Phantom of the Opera on the Royal Variety Show.

He is also reported to have cast the beauty as Mary Magdalene in the big screen adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar.