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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  • (21)

    I think the American audience will struggle with her accent.

    Posted by: davewhitt_2002 on Fri Jul 03 12:48PM | Report abuse
  • (22)

    WHY IS SHE STILL WITH ASHLEY COLE YOU NO WHAT HE IS LIKE CHERYL DUMP HIM HE IS NO GOOD FOR YOU

    Posted by: karencalvertjones on Fri Jul 03 12:48PM | Report abuse
  • (23)

    She is a lovely down to earth girl and stunningly beautiful hopefully she will stay that way.

    Posted by: thomas.ags on Fri Jul 03 12:48PM | Report abuse
  • (24)

    nope!

    Posted by: sexyshoes59 on Fri Jul 03 12:49PM | Report abuse
  • (25)

    "Shinning" :D

    Posted by: johnnyeyebrows on Fri Jul 03 12:51PM | Report abuse
  • (26)

    It's about time society stopped plugging these so called beutiful women and show some attention to the average Joannes of this world. It really is sick, why Cheryl Cole, she's just a member of Bewitched and they only mime. She's also WELSH

    Posted by: tom.art79 on Fri Jul 03 12:51PM | Report abuse
  • (27)

    Yup, they'll love her.

    Posted by: mistresscontessa69 on Fri Jul 03 12:51PM | Report abuse
  • (28)

    Great idea, the more brits over the pond showing our stuff the better!

    Posted by: steve.adair on Fri Jul 03 12:52PM | Report abuse
  • (29)

    Won't American viewers be sick of all the British presenters on their shows, there's sooo many already: Cat Deeley, Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne, Myleene Class, Simon Cowell, Nigel Lythgoe, Len Goodman etc etc. It's a British invasion! No American need apply! Still I think Cheryl's great and I'm sure she would do well on the US version of the X-factor, don't know how they will take her accent tho....

    Posted by: c_murph20 on Fri Jul 03 12:52PM | Report abuse
  • (30)

    I think she is well worth to become a big star in the US!! And no doubt she is the most beautiful British girl!! Well done, Cheryl!!

    Posted by: agluze on Fri Jul 03 12:52PM | Report abuse