Cheryl lined up for US X Factor

Fri Jul 03 10:42AM by TV Editor

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole will reportedly front the US version of The X Factor.

Simon Cowell is planning on taking the successful ITV show to the States and he wants Cheryl to have a starring role, reports the Daily Mirror.

A source told the paper: "He thinks she has amazing presence and her down-to-earth Northern charm will appeal to the American public. She is also an incredibly beautiful girl.

"She won't get paid anything like the million pound salary she's on here, because obviously she is not as well known in the States. But if it is a success, like most of Simon's shows are, it could catapult her into the big league."

It is believed that Simon himself will not appear on the series due to his American Idol deal with rival network Fox.

Senior executives from NBC, who are working on the US version of The X Factor, are said to be flying in to Manchester this weekend to watch Cheryl at work on the UK show.

Do you think Cheryl has what it takes to make it in the US? Will American viewers be able to understand her accent? Let us know what you think...

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  • (1)

    I think Cheryl will be a great asset on the US version of the show and as for the accent they will have no problem understanding her! Not a thing wrong with our Geordie accent!!

    Posted by: christineshaw50 on Fri Jul 03 10:50AM | Report abuse
  • (2)

    I absolutely think Cheryl will make it she is a shinning example of what the X factor actually is Maxine Mansfield London Facebook

    Posted by: maxine947 on Fri Jul 03 12:44PM | Report abuse
  • (3)

    who cares

    Posted by: spiketoms on Fri Jul 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (4)

    Aye fair play to her

    Posted by: caitsligo on Fri Jul 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (5)

    Why do you quote 'sources' who have 'spoken' to tabloids? You do know they're all made up, don't you?

    Posted by: timfootman on Fri Jul 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (6)

    The Americans couldn't understand Ant and Dec said......so how the hell are they supposed to understand her!!!! Her accents tens times stronger!

    Posted by: lozza_farrell on Fri Jul 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (7)

    Yea, she says what she means, but is also nice with it... in most cases. Plus she has a go at SC a lot

    Posted by: s_cooke3 on Fri Jul 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (8)

    why aye.....

    Posted by: hannahgutteridge on Fri Jul 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (9)

    Well from a fellow Geordie I am over the moon for her, she is a great @#$% with a warm personality, I am sure the Americans will love her too.

    Posted by: sunjon69 on Fri Jul 03 12:46PM | Report abuse
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    I absolutely think Cheryl will make it in the USA she is a shining example of what the X Factor actually is Maxine Mansfield London Facebook

    Posted by: maxine947 on Fri Jul 03 12:46PM | Report abuse