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It's official! Cheryl Cole WILL be a judge on the U.S. version of X Factor

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


I'm in! Cheryl Cole is excited to be heading stateside for the U.S. version of the show where she will sit next to Simon Cowell and LA Reid on the judging panel


After months of speculation the wait is finally over it- it has been confirmed that Cheryl Cole WILL be appearing as a judge on the U.S. version of The X Factor.

In a statement released today the British singer is confirmed as a judge on the talent show - joining Simon Cowell and Antonio 'L.A.' Reid on judging panel.

Cheryl, 27, has already voiced her excitement about the new role searching for the talent America has to offer and said she is ready to battle it out against Simon on the first series of the U.S. show.


Cheryl said: 'I’m so excited to be taking part in the American version of The X Factor. I absolutely love it here in the U.K., and with the talent they have out in America, I’m sure we’re going to find someone very special.'

She added: 'I can’t wait to get started. I just can’t decide whether I am more excited to find and nurture the talent or for the unbelievable amount of amusement and entertainment I will have watching Simon doing everything and anything he can to beat me.'

'He’s tried to beat me for three years in the U.K., and hasn’t even come close. His ego must be so bruised. America is gonna love this.'

Ready for battle: Cheryl can't wait to get the first series of the American version of the X Factor show underway and is looking to beat Simon Cowell as she has in the U.K. show


Simon, who has championed the Geordie singer in the U.S, said: I’m thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with.'

He added: 'She is also a complete brat! Most importantly, this girl can spot talent.'

Today's announcement ends months of speculation over whether Cheryl's Newcastle accent would prove problematic for viewers across the pond and Fox bosses have sang the Parachute singer's praises.

Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company said: 'She’s an incredibly talented artist and performer, as well as a style icon, and she has that special charisma that draws in fans around the world.'

'Cheryl’s charm and chemistry with Simon have been a key part of the overwhelming success of ‘The X Factor’ in the U.K., and we can’t wait to welcome her to the U.S. on our air.'

Executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz said: 'As a young artist whose talent show discovery led to almost immediate stardom, Cheryl’s career exemplifies the promise of The X Factor.'


Great chemistry: Fox bosses have praised Cheryl's talent as a judge and have said America will love the way she interacts with Simon Cowell


'Her empathy and passion for identifying and nurturing undiscovered talent has made her a huge hit with British audiences, and I have no doubt America will fall in love with her beauty, her accent and her incredible chemistry with Simon Cowell.'

Cheryl has proved a skilled judge winning the U.K. version of the show twice first in 2008 with Alexandra Burke and in 2009 with Joe McElderry.

While many were worried about her lack of profile in the U.S. it has also been reported that her son Parachute will be featured on the hit musical show Glee - who have covered hit songs by Rihanna, Madonna and Britney Spears.

The confirmation about her X Factor role comes just days before auditions are held this Sunday, May 8, in specially built high-definition recording studios in Honolulu, HI; Phoenix, AZ; Nashville, TN; Anchorage, AK; Kansas City, KS; and Denver, CO

Auditions will continue in Dallas, TX, on Thursday, May 26.

The U.S. version of the X Factor is set to be the biggest and best yet with the winner scooping a recording contract worth $5 million.



source:dailymail

Is Cheryl preparing to forgive Ashley after visit to his mother?

By Lydia Warren


Close ties: Cheryl Cole visited the mother of her former husband Ashley Cole on Easter Sunday


Cheryl Cole spent Easter Sunday with the mother of her former husband Ashley, fuelling speculation that she may be prepared to forgive the errant footballer.

Her visit to Sue Cole’s home came to light after a fan who lives nearby posted a photograph of herself with Cheryl on her Twitter page.

The youngster, named only as Yasemin, also wrote that the singer had ‘popped round to say hi’ to her former mother-in-law.


The Daily Mail has been told that Chelsea and England defender Cole, 30, was not at the house in Chigwell, Essex, at the time.

But his ex-wife and his mother are understood to have remained close despite the high-profile divorce last year.

Cheryl, 27, was visiting her former mother-in-law before jetting out to the U.S. in the coming days to begin her role as a judge on the American version of The X Factor.

The way they were: Ashley and Cheryl Cole on her 25th birthday shortly before they split


However, her PR firm – Supersonic PR – were quick to quash speculation that the trip to Chigwell could herald a reconciliation with Cole.

The couple, who married in July 2006, separated in February last year after a series of women came forward claiming to have had flings with the footballer. They were divorced in October.

But in a TV interview with Piers Morgan later that month a tearful Cheryl admitted that a part of her would always love her former husband.

Supporting role: Will.i.am has been brought on board to help Cheryl Cole break America


source:dailymail
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