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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  • (61)

    she needs to get a personality first, as she is rather boring.

    Posted by: garyleece on Fri Jul 03 01:03PM | Report abuse
  • (62)

    They wont understand her Robbie Williams, Oasis & Ant & Dec had to all have subtitles on the screen as the yanks couldnt understand them - her accent is much stronger!

    Posted by: josietoms on Fri Jul 03 01:04PM | Report abuse
  • (63)

    She'll be alright providing she doesn't get into an altercation with a toilet attendant.

    Posted by: mwstraight on Fri Jul 03 01:05PM | Report abuse
  • (64)

    They could always put in sub - titles

    Posted by: twingo1uk on Fri Jul 03 01:05PM | Report abuse
  • (65)

    Welcome to the land of plastic shiny people, dont they look perfect with their fake tans, whitened teeth, bottox injections and personal stylists! Gee i wish i could be like them and just exsist to be noticed and made to feel special just because my face has graced the murky screen and been involved in a talentless tone death bunch of noise polluters!

    Posted by: juanlucpicard on Fri Jul 03 01:06PM | Report abuse
  • (66)

    Why not?, she is fantastic with her accent-thats her identity and i feel the Americans will love her kind of accent. American Idol beware, there is a new KID on the block.

    Posted by: sholao_t on Fri Jul 03 01:08PM | Report abuse
  • (67)

    I am sure Cheryl has everything to take US by storm. There is nothing wrong with her accent. Isn't she lovely.

    Posted by: vrasalingam on Fri Jul 03 01:08PM | Report abuse
  • (68)

    Ah divvn't kna' man!

    Posted by: mkierznowski on Fri Jul 03 01:09PM | Report abuse
  • (69)

    if she doesnt make it over in america, she can make it with me,anytime,anyplace.

    Posted by: alanmarsh10 on Fri Jul 03 01:10PM | Report abuse
  • (70)

    WELL I CANT STAND HER, SHE IS NO BEAUTY, SHE IS THINNER THAN MY BROOM HANDLE

    Posted by: entirecom on Fri Jul 03 01:12PM | Report abuse