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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  • (11)

    who cares!!!! I do not think she anything special anyway!!!!

    Posted by: nncferreira on Fri Jul 03 12:46PM | Report abuse
  • (12)

    She's beautiful and deserves it, Just hope she leaves her rubbish baggage of her hubby at Heathrow

    Posted by: audrey05 on Fri Jul 03 12:46PM | Report abuse
  • (13)

    who cares

    Posted by: thewrightcanvas on Fri Jul 03 12:46PM | Report abuse
  • (14)

    GOD BLESS HER, SHE IS FANTASTIC! SHE WILL DO AMAZING I HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND!

    Posted by: showtime_vocalists on Fri Jul 03 12:47PM | Report abuse
  • (15)

    I think Cheryl would be good, however the Americans may have trouble understanding her accent. Good luck to her though.

    Posted by: mkatm1 on Fri Jul 03 12:47PM | Report abuse
  • (16)

    She's done very well for herself on looks alone - she's certainly no great singer and has always had a weak voice.

    Posted by: robcarter601 on Fri Jul 03 12:47PM | Report abuse
  • (17)

    NO becasue she is a falsh bitch

    Posted by: dealwoodfan on Fri Jul 03 12:47PM | Report abuse
  • (18)

    she's a false biatch

    Posted by: dealwoodfan on Fri Jul 03 12:47PM | Report abuse
  • (19)

    Hope she falls on her face! all these crappy comps. who cares!

    Posted by: gfasal on Fri Jul 03 12:47PM | Report abuse
  • (20)

    they will love her as she is so down to earth

    Posted by: kathycycle on Fri Jul 03 12:48PM | Report abuse