The US Factor

Posted by getlippy celebrity on 03/07/2009

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The US FactorCheryl Cole is lined-up to front a US version of The X Factor - even taking on the Simon Cowell role!

Cheryl Cole is brilliant on the UK version of X Factor but we're not sure whether she's got it in her to carry the whole show.

But apparently plans are afoot for the diminutive Geordie to front the US version of the show when it makes its way there later this year.

And not only will Cheryl have to cope with being understood by our Yankie cousins, she's also going to have to boss the show as Simon Cowell can't appear because he fronts the rival American Idol franchise across the pond.

A source said: "Simon is on the brink of signing a deal to take The X Factor to America and, if he gets his way, Cheryl will be its star.

"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."

Best get some elocution lessons quick, Chezza!