Cheryl lined up for US X Factor

Fri Jul 03 10:42AM by TV Editor

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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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  • (81)

    Best of luck to Cheryl! Everyone's got to work, it's good to try and better yourself in whatever your doing. She's a career woman, she has worked to get where she is now. Good luck in the states Cheryl!

    Posted by: l.mgilbert on Fri Jul 03 01:17PM | Report abuse
  • (82)

    she will be amazing, because she is amazing - in every possible way

    Posted by: amanda2101neil on Fri Jul 03 01:19PM | Report abuse
  • (83)

    Congratulations to her she is a true star and she deserves some good luck all my best to you Cheryl

    Posted by: jadan_m27 on Fri Jul 03 01:21PM | Report abuse
  • (84)

    Aren't there enough talented American actors to do the show? I haven't got any problems with Cheryl doing it, but there are much better Amercian presenters who are also more in touch with the American people!

    Posted by: kr00zin_uk on Fri Jul 03 01:21PM | Report abuse
  • (85)

    tabloid newspaper are all make up stories, lets wait nd see; X-Factor is not even sanctioned yet in America. But goodluck to her if its true.

    Posted by: olorioba1 on Fri Jul 03 01:22PM | Report abuse
  • (86)

    ..."Plus she has a go at SC a lot"...thats all scripted and false , these shows are all about manipulation of the contestants and public to generate huge profits for the producers. manufactured popstar Cheryl has towed the line and now she's being rewarded.

    Posted by: itsdavidnow on Fri Jul 03 01:22PM | Report abuse
  • (87)

    i dont care she is nothin special she cant even sing

    Posted by: carrietroth on Fri Jul 03 01:22PM | Report abuse
  • (88)

    I think Cheryl will be wonderful and the Americans will love her, maybe she will meet an A Lister, and ditch her Husband, she deserves better than that self oppinionated Footballer, the tables have turned she is now the Famous Celeb, and no one seems to mention him anymore.

    Posted by: sencit51141 on Fri Jul 03 01:23PM | Report abuse
  • (89)

    let her go to the freaks country, she sounds like a man.

    Posted by: o5mington on Fri Jul 03 01:23PM | Report abuse
  • (90)

    ooooooooooookkkkkk

    Posted by: smessenger92 on Fri Jul 03 01:23PM | Report abuse