'A British singer convicted of assault': How hot favourite for U.S. X Factor Cheryl Cole is being introduced to America

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


'A Brit singer convicted of assault': An influential U.S. blogger doesn't seem overly impressed with Cheryl Cole


She’s hardly known over in the states and Jennifer Lopez only just seemed to be aware of what she does so it’s fair to say that Cheryl Cole has certainly got her work cut out in cracking America.

But now an influential U.S. blogger has described England’s sweetheart as ‘a Brit singer convicted of assault’ and referred to her as ‘this Cole woman’ - not the best introduction she could have hope for.

In an interview with music mogul and X Factor supremo Simon Cowell, Nikki Finke, editor of Deadline Hollywood has revealed that Cheryl is a ‘shoo-in’ for the U.S. version of the show alongside Paula Abdul – but she isn’t holding back on the fact she isn’t convinced by the Geordie singer.


And Finke's opinion matters - not only has she set up Deadline.com before selling it in 2009 for a reported $14million while still remaining as editor-in-chief, but she also writes for L.A. Weekly and is renowned for her strong views.

Finke writes that none of the contestants auditioning for the American version of the show will ‘have a clue about Cole’.

Strong support: Cowell has told Finke that Cheryl is a very special person and said he always wanted Paula to be on the show


The blogger also details Cheryl’s ‘rough’ history including her conviction for assault and subsequent community service.

However the interview does clearly show Simon’s strong support for the pop princess he gushes about Cheryl to Nikki.

Speaking about when he initially hired Cheryl for the British version of the show Cowell told Finke: ‘I’d only met her literally once when I offered her the job on X Factor.

Final lineup: LA Reid will join Cowell on the judging panel while Nicole Scherzinger, who was at one stage tipped to be a judge, will host the show


'I thought she was bright, cute, knew what she was talking about, ambitious. And you meet someone special a few times in your life.. And this girl is special.’

He also quashes rumours, widely reported, that Fox wasn’t convinced by Cheryl.

Cowell said: ‘Mike Darnell and Peter Rice will tell you they wanted her all the time.’

‘They absolutely fell in love with her. In a way, the deal, it was almost conditional on Cheryl having the gig. They were desperate for her.’

And Cowell also reveals he has wanted Paula Abdul all along he said: ‘I've always wanted Paula. Always been very vocal about that. I missed her the second she left the show.’

Deals haven’t been finalised for Cheryl and for Paula- and the only officially confirmed judge being LA Reid- but the final four is quiet clear, Cowell, Cole, Abdul and Reid, with Nicole Scherzinger as host.

But for Finke the lineup doesn't impress and she ponders: ‘Will Cowell with this panel that's more of a "ZZZZZZ Factor" than The X Factor?’

And while she isn't particularly complementary about former Popstars contestant Cheryl, perhaps her most scathing comments are reserved for Cowell himself.

She concludes: 'Cowell wants himself to be the only celebrated celebrity on his new show.'



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Anything Cher Lloyd can do... Now X Factor reject Katie Waissel unveils new 'do after having hair extensions

By SARAH BULL

New 'do: X Factor reject Katie Waissel showed off longer locks after having hair extensions as she arrived for an interview on The Alan Titchmarsh Show


Just hours after her X Factor competitor Cher Lloyd unveiled her new hairdo, Katie Waissel has done exactly the same.

The 24-year-old singer showed off long blonde hair after having extensions to make her look more glamourous.

Katie debuted the look as she arrived at the ITV studios yesterday for an interview and performance on The Alan Titchmarsh Show.


What a difference: The glamorous new style is a sharp contrast to her previous gamine crop


It was the first time Katie had treated fans to a look at the new 'do, having told them on Twitter earlier this week she was having help to get longer hair.

She wrote: '@ClareBearLdn is currently making my hair magically grow!!x'
As well as performing her new single The Ugly Truth on Titchmarsh's ITV show, Katie told the host she had struggled to cope with a lot of the negative criticism she received during her time on The X Factor.

But Katie insisted she never considered giving up because she had too many people relying on her.


Anything Cher can do: Katie's unveiling of her new style came just hours after Ms Lloyd tweeted a photo of her newly-dyed hair


She explained: 'I didn't want to give up. There were too many people out there who believed in me like my friends, my family and my Waissel Warriors who were supporting me and I just thought, "I'm not going to give up, it's not going to break me".'

Katie also revealed one of the lowest points during her time on the X Factor was when she was told she had received death threats.

She said: 'I don't understand where it all came from. It did get quite bad at some points.

'I think one of the lowest points was when I was in the car on the way to the studios for rehearsal and I got a phone call saying I had to go back to the house because there had been serious death threats against me with which the police had to get involved.


Style chameleon: Katie has tried various different looks including a long brunette wig and a brown crop during her time on the X Factor


However, Katie came back from the knocks and took to the stage on the X Factor live tour - an experience she thoroughly enjoyed.

Katie said: 'The X Factor tour finished just a few days ago and it was amazing because we got to play such huge venues. I was a little bit nervous and apprehensive after the show but the reaction was so positive - people were cheering and were so supportive and helped build my confidence.'


Katie Waissel - Alan Titchmarsh show 13/4/2011



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Cheryl Cole's American dream is 'almost impossible'

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

American ambition: Cheryl Cole has been spending a lot of time in Los Angeles while trying to crack the US but her dream might be just a dream according to a PR guru


Cheryl Cole’s dream to carry her success Stateside might be shattered by her family’s criminal history - as well as her own tainted record.

A top Hollywood PR guru has spoken of Cheryl’s ambition and how her brother’s imprisonment and her criminal record might ruin her image in the U.S.

Rob Shutter said: ‘The amount of drama that seems to follow this young lady around could make any career opportunity in America almost impossible.’



Troubled family: Cheryl's half brother Andrew Tweedy (left) is currently in jail and brother Garry (right) has had run ins with the law too


As well as Cheryl’s brother Andrew Tweedy currently being in jail, the singer was found guilty of assault in 2003.

The U.S PR agent, who has looked after Paris Hilton, Naomi Campbell and Jessica Simpson, told Heat magazine: ‘She has shown no remorse over the mistake she has made.


Cheryl's sister: Gillian Tweedy was arrested after brawling with her brother Andrew in 2002 following a binge drinking session


‘If she was already a star in Amercia and we found out all of this troubling information, she might have a chance.

‘But as no one knows her here in the USA , all this drama could define her. You only get to make a first impression once and this isn’t the one you want to make.’

The 27-year-old’s assault charge came shortly after she joined Girls Aloud, when she was found guilty of assaulting toilet attendant Sophie Amogbokpa in Drink nightclub in Surrey.


Found guilty: In 2003 Cheryl Cole was sentenced to pay £500 and complete 120 hours community service after assaulting a toilet attendant


Close to mum: Cheryl's mother Joan supported her during the tough time in 2003 and stood by her daughter


The Newcastle-born singer is currently in Los Angeles trying to crack the U.S market, but is still eagerly awaiting a response over her possible role in their version of X Factor.

Simon Cowell still confirms that the judging panel for US X Factor has not yet been decided, but Cole is apparently having elocution classes just in case.


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Stressed out: The singer has been recently snapped smoking in Los Angeles while working hard on her career Stateside



Still waiting: Simon Cowell still hasn't decided yet whether Cheryl will be a judge on the US X Factor


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Cowell quits X Factor: Pop mogul will put U.S. launch before UK show

By SARA NATHAN

Double booked: Multi-millionaire Simon Cowell leaves X Factor as a judge after weeks of speculation


Simon Cowell has told ITV chiefs that he will not be a judge on The X Factor in the UK this year.

Executives at the network were embroiled in a desperate bid to keep the 51-year-old on the show after he said that filming both the U.S. and British versions at the same time would be too much.

But an ITV insider said last night that the balancing act ‘is just not feasible’.

The multi-millionaire leaves as a judge after weeks of speculation.

Sources close to Cowell admitted that his decision to quit the UK show was partly down to health concerns.


A friend said: ‘Everyone in his family is worried about his stress levels, he barely sleeps and has got a lot to juggle at the moment.’

Earlier this month, it was suggested that he had agreed to fit both shows into his hectic schedule, after meeting with ITV chief Peter Fincham.

As the Mail revealed, ITV bosses even offered to pay for a private jet to whisk the star across the Atlantic every week.

However, an ITV source said last night: ‘Cowell has been trying everything to make this work.

‘ITV had told him that he didn’t need to do the auditions, just the live shows, but even so it is just not feasible.

‘So what will happen now is that Cowell will likely make an appearance towards the end of the UK series and appear at the final.’ It is bad news for the broadcaster, as the insider added: ‘ITV was really trying to get him to stay on the UK show ... it just won’t be the same without him.’


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Cher Lloyd poses with her favourite cartoon character SpongeBob Squarepants as X Factor Live tour wraps up

By Jody Thompson


Pout and about: Cher Lloyd strikes a wacky pose as she carries a balloon of SpongeBob Squarepants around Cardiff yesterday


She's been accused of looking cartoonish with her over-the-top red hair and wacky sense of fashion and described as a caricature of mentor Cheryl Cole - but Cher Lloyd was goofing around with an actual cartoon when she was pictured with a balloon of her favourite character SpongeBob Squarepants yesterday.

The 17-year-old threw some funny poses for the camera as she carried around a blow-up version of the television favourite ahead of the last date of the X Factor Live tour in Cardiff last night.

Cher even joked on Twitter that she'd renamed herself 'Spongebob Cher-pants' for the day and also opined: 'Last day of the tour! I'm gunna miss you guys! :'( thanks to everyone who came and supported! Xx'

Laughs: The X Factor finalist posted up a picture of herself with the cartoon character on her Twitter, renaming herself SpongeBob Cherpants


For the uninitiated, SpongeBob SquarePants is a very energetic and optimistic sea sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea with his pet snail Gary, who meows like a cat.

As well as her balloon friend, Cher meanwhile was joined on the last night of the X Factor Live tour yesterday by fellow finalists including winner Matt Cardle, Katie Waissel One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson, Wagner, Mary Byrne, Paije Richardson and Aiden Grimshaw.

It kicked off way back in February and it would appear that some strong friendships have been forged - and not just between Cher and her favourite cartoon character SpongeBob.

On stage: Cher belts out a song on the last night of the X Factor Live Tour at the Cardiff International Arena last night


Cher and Katie may not have got off to the best of starts on the show - and both caused as much controversy as each other on it - but have now become best friends following the tour.

That came despite the favouritsm shown to Cher on the tour too - while all the other finalists got two songs each, Cher got four.

Meanwhile, talking about her bold decision to dye her hair from dark brown to neon red, she explained she felt the colour was more her.

Feeling blue: Katie Waissel, pictured singing last night, said she'd miss the tour after two months on the road


Talking to fashion magazine Wonderland earlier this month, she said: : 'I wanted something that would sort of represent me, that’s fiery and outgoing. So I thought a bit of a red would do me good.

'I want to get my nose pierced too.'

Despite coming fourth in The X Factor last year and ending up in the sing-off on several occasions, record bosses are convinced Lloyd could be the next big thing and offered her a record deal.

Big voices: Mary Byrne, left, and Rebecca Ferguson, right, both singing in Cardiff last night, have proved to be two of the most popular performers on the tour


It's also being reported today that American X Factor bosses are keen to get her to perform on one of the live shows when it launches later this year.

The Sun reports that the Worcestershire teen could debut a track from her debut album.

Cher is keen on breaking America and has already worked with Will.i.am. She spent several weeks in Los Angeles earlier this year recording her debut album, which is due for release in August.

But despite her fierce ambition, she admitted it was hard to read the negative press about her.

She said: 'Well, I’m just a normal 17-year-old girl and I do have major feelings.

Lad's night out: Aiden Grimshaw, left, and Paije Richardson, right, both had them dancing in the aisles in Cardiff last night


'Sometimes things that people say do really affect me, whether it’s about the way I look, or the way that I’m acting. It can get me really stressed out. And it’s like, give me a little break. A week of somebody being nice to me would be lovely.

'That’s the thing that I want to get across. And it’s about my music, and I can’t wait for people to hear it.'


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'It's a yes from me': L.A. Reid 'confirms' that Cheryl Cole is to be a judge on X Factor USA

By Jody Thompson and Sara Nathan


Job done: L.A. Reid, right, apparently let it slip that Cheryl Cole will be joining him on the judging panel of X Factor USA


The 'is she or isn't she' saga of Cheryl Cole and the U.S. version of the X Factor has taken an intriguing twist tonight with the news that the star has landed a job on the judging panel.

Producer L.A. Reid - the only person officially announced so far as being on the show - apears to have let the news slip before it could be revealed by show boss Simon Cowell.

Gossip blogger Perez Hilton reports that when asked about how X Factor USA would differ from American Idol, Reid said: 'We’re gonna compete against American Idol just fine. I’m very confident. But along with Simon Cowell and Cheryl, I don’t know who the other judge is.'


Equally intriguingly, Simon's official spokesperson refused to confirm or deny the news, giving MailOnline an official 'no comment'.

Simon has been spending the past two months trying to persuade bosses at network Fox that Cheryl was the right person for the job - despite their reservations.

They had fears that not only was the star too little known in the States, but that viewers would have problems understanding her Geordie accent.
Nicole Scherzinger meanwhile is favourite to take over the presenting role on the show.

It seems that ITV is already busy working out how to replace Cheryl on the UK's X Factor too.

As The Mail on Sunday revealed at the weekend, Lily Allen and Gary Barlow are names in the frame to replace Cheryl on the panel.

Fight for this love: Simon Cowell is said to have battled with Fox bosses for two months to get Cheryl on the show


It's understood that Simon will not be quitting the UK show completely, but will be flying between the U.S. and Britain to appear on both shows, though possibly not as a permanent judge on the UK show.

He may well have a stand-in on some weeks - hence both Lily and Gary being up for jobs on the panel.

ITV boss Peter Fincham this week confirmed The X Factor - which started in 2004 - will be 'very different' when it returns in August.

He told The Mail on Sunday: 'We will announce plans for the panel when we are ready.

But what I can tell you at this stage is that the new series of The X Factor will be very new and very different from what we have seen before.'


Beauty: Cheryl was out and about at a Princes' Trust awards gala in London last week


A senior X Factor source added: ­'Contracts are due to be signed this week for the existing judges who are returning.

'Lily Allen and Gary Barlow are the names that are being talked about to fill the vacancies.'

They are on Saturday and Sunday nights, so Cowell will be able to appear on the American series, which will be on air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

ITV has agreed to fly him to and from the United States by private jet twice a week between October and December. Cowell, who was in London this week, had a meeting with Fincham on Thursday night to discuss his role in the new series.

He was said to be concerned that leaving the British series, which was watched by about 12million viewers a week last year, could lead to a ratings fall, leaving The X Factor brand as a whole weakened.

The talks, which took place at a secret location, went on late into the night and an ITV source described the discussions as 'very positive and very fruitful'.

All is set to be revealed regarding the U.S. X Factor and the UK show this week.

Cheryl Cole finally confirmed for The X Factor?



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Judge that: Gary Barlow and Lily Allen 'to join X Factor'... and Simon Cowell will be back on panel of five

By Lara Gould


'Very different': Take That star Gary Barlow and pop singer Lily Allen are being lined up to join The X Factor as judges as the show undergoes a radical overhaul


Take That star Gary Barlow and pop singer Lily Allen are being lined up to join The X Factor as judges as the show undergoes a radical overhaul.

A senior source on the ITV show said the pair are set to join Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue on the panel.

Simon Cowell is returning to the show - but only for the live programmes, when the number of judges will be increased to five.


Cheryl Cole, who is pursuing other opportunities in America, is not believed to be taking part in the next series.

ITV boss Peter Fincham this week confirmed The X Factor - which started in 2004 - will be 'very different' when it returns in August.

He told The Mail on Sunday: 'We will announce plans for the panel when we are ready.

'But what I can tell you at this stage is that the new series of The X Factor will be very new and very different from what we have seen before.'

A senior X Factor source added: ­'Contracts are due to be signed this week for the existing judges who are returning.

'Lily Allen and Gary Barlow are the names that are being talked about to fill the vacancies.'

Award-winning songwriter Barlow, 40, has already made several appearances on The X Factor with his band Take That.

Allen, 25, has said that she planned to retire from making music following the phenomenal success of her two Top 10 albums Alright, Still and It's Not Me, It's You.

Barlow and Allen have recently set up their own record labels and both may be interested in the opportunities to develop talent as mentors on The X Factor.

He's back: Simon Cowell is returning to the show - but only for the live programmes. Cheryl Cole, who is pursuing other opportunities in America, is not believed to be taking part in the next series


Even though Simon Cowell is launching the American version of The X Factor this year, he has agreed to work on the live part of the British shows.

They are on Saturday and Sunday nights, so Cowell will be able to appear on the American series, which will be on air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

ITV has agreed to fly him to and from the United States by private jet twice a week between October and December. Cowell, who was in London this week, had a meeting with Fincham on Thursday night to discuss his role in the new series.

He was said to be concerned that leaving the British series, which was watched by about 12million viewers a week last year, could lead to a ratings fall, leaving The X Factor brand as a whole weakened.

The talks, which took place at a secret location, went on late into the night and an ITV source described the discussions as 'very positive and very fruitful'.

No contracts were signed but The Mail on Sunday understands that a verbal agreement was reached between the pair about Cowell ­taking part in the UK show, and an official announcement is expected this week.


New faces: A senior source on the ITV show said Barlow and Allen are set to join Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue on the panel


A source said: 'X Factor USA is Simon's priority but that doesn't mean that he is going to abandon the UK

'Even if 20million people are watching in the United States and it is a huge success, if the British show's ratings fall, that will be seen as a failure. Nobody wants that, least of all Simon.'

It is understood that the new panel of judges - not including Cowell - will work on the audition stages of the series which begin in May.

They will tour the country to find contestants who will go on to the national finals.

The live Saturday and Sunday night shows will begin in October - and that is when Cowell will appear.

He is unlikely to mentor his own acts because of his other work commitments, but he may act as an objective judge with a ­casting vote.

X Factor executives are believed to favour increasing the judges' panel to five during the live shows because it will end the unpopular 'Deadlock' aspect of the show which was used in previous series to reach a decision on acts when the panel of four was split evenly.

It also gives Cowell the flexibility to miss any shows if unforeseen problems arise that keep him in the United States.

An ITV spokesman said: 'We are not in a position to make any announcements about the panel at this stage.'

Last night a spokesman for Gary Barlow said he had not been asked to do the show.

A spokesman for Lily Allen did not comment. A spokeswoman for Mr Cowell said: 'Everything is still being discussed.'


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Singing in the rain! Thousand of X Factor hopefuls brave grim Los Angeles weather as U.S. auditions begin

By Chris Johnson


Crazy scenes: A growing crowd of 18,000 hopeful pictured in the car park of the LA Sports Arena in Los Angeles today where the first U.S. X Factor auditions got underway


X Factor U.S. officially got rolling today as thousands upon thousands of hopefuls descended on Los Angeles for the first round of auditions.

A swarming crowd of around 18,000 people are assembled in the car park at the LA Sports Arena in Downtown Los Angeles - making it the largest talent show turnout the city has seen.

Despite the rainy weather, would-be contestant camped out overnight in a bid to get a good spot before doors opened at 9am this morning.

Not deterred: Despite the rainy weather, wannabes braved the elements as they took their place in the huge queue in a bid to get an audition


A show insider told MailOnline: 'The scenes down here a crazy. There are around 18,000 people here and the numbers are growing by the second.

'There's gridlock on the freeways into the venue, it's absolute chaos.

'These auditions are going to be going on well into the night - there are a lot of people to get through.'

Dedicated: Would-be-contestants camped out over night before doors opened at 9am this morning

Front of the queue: Revellers stand behind the gated area at dusk


As it's the first round of auditions, hopefuls will perform in front of producers of the show, rather than the judges, which has still not been revealed in full.

Simon Cowell, who is heading the panel, has revealed one of the judges however - record executive and music producer Antonio 'L.A.' Reid.

He has helped launch the careers of stars including Mariah Carey, Pink, Rihanna, Kanye West and Justin Bieber.

Showing what she's got: Jordan Adelberger reveals her short red dress underneath her robe

She's got swagger: Kameron Kemp shows off her free-styling rapping abilities while another fan waves an LA Reid banner, one of the judges on the show


Today's crowd is a mixed bunch, with people ranging in age from 12 to the ripe old age of 87.

Maranda Jones, 16, from Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, plans to wow producers with a song she wrote herself.

The teen, who was joined by her father, said: 'I hope I'm good enough. I'm just so excited to be here. I know Simon wants confidence and if I give it everything I've got then I can't go wrong.

'I'm excited, not nervous,' she added confidently.

Far and wide: Antonia Duggar, left, travelled all the way from Liverpool in the UK to attend the auditions

Mixed crowd: A father and son duo arrived with a huge double bass in tow


Karen Turner, 18, from Newport Beach insisted she would not be fazed if she comes face-to-face with Cowell at a later audition.

'Simon doesn't scare me. I plan on intimidating him! That will shock him from the start!'

Paul Pointer, 54, is hoping X Factor will give him a chance to get recognition, despite his age.

He said: 'I want to thank Simon for giving people like me, my age the chance to live our dream.

'I might be older than most but I sure as hell ain't gonna let that stop me!'

Madding crowd: Teams of people arrived to the audition venue and the crowd is still growing


Across the swelling crowd, hopeful are waving banners as they excitedly wait to see if they will get the chance to audition.

One group had assembled a giant X out of fizzy drinks cans and there is also a hudge 3D stage where people can have their photographs taken.

There has been much speculation about who the other judges will be for the American version of X Factor, which kicks off in September on Fox.

Names touted have included former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and George Michael.

Wave your hands in the air: Other hopefuls seen here waving their placards


Meanwhile, Cheryl Cole, who is a judge on the British show, is still very much in the frame to join the panel.

However some Fox executives are believed to be less than keen after audience focus groups showed that she was not that popular in the States.

The winner of the show will receive a Sony Music recording contract worth $5 million - which trumps the £1m deal offered on the British show.

The judges: So far Simon Cowell and LA Reid have been confirmed as judges on the U.S. panel


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Cheryl Cole's X Factor dreams shattered as Cowell claims 'we have to have Americans working on the show'

By Daily Mail Reporter


Rivals: Cheryl's American X Factor dreams have been left shattered. Nicole Scherzinger could be up for a position on the judging panel


She's been left hanging for weeks and now it looks like Cheryl Cole's X-Factor dreams have been shattered.

Speculation has been rife about the Geordie beauty's involvement in the upcoming U.S. version of the talent show.

Bafta-winning Peter Dickson, who is known as the 'voiceover man' in the hit show revealed back stage during filming for BBC's Comic Relief the Girls Aloud star will miss out on a two-year contract worth £10million.


Dickson, who is familiar to fans for booming out phrases during the show, told The Daily Star: 'I think it's all in complete disarray. They have only just decided they are not going to have Cheryl on the panel.

'I have not heard anything from Simon about me providing the voice.'

However, a spokesperson denied that a decision has been made regarding the panel, adding: 'Everyone is still talking, nothing has been decided.'


Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger also recently hinted that she might be in with a shot to sit alongside X Factor boss Simon Cowell.

Lewis Hamilton's other half recently joked when she was asked if she would be joining the hit show.

Simon Cowell (right) and X Factor judge Louis Walsh at a press conference for the hit show. Cowell has pulled out of the British programme and plans to focus his attention on the American show


The poison singer shrugged her shoulders before breaking into a cheeky smile and said: 'Who knows,' before breaking into fits of laughter.

The speculation that Cheryl won't be taking a seat on the judging panel appears to be backed by Cowell who said in an interview a few days ago that the show was American and needs a U.S. judge.

He said: 'I have to make sure we have a lot of Americans working on the show to begin with.

Close: Cheryl and Simon have often said they have a special connection but if rumours are true he has not included her in the American version of X Factor


'I've got to have people on the panel with me who can judge American talent because I'm 51-years-old, I'm British and we've got people as young as 14 entering this competition. This is an American competition for American contestants.'

So far only one person has been confirmed by Cowell to sit on the panel - record boss Antonio LA Reid.

The Grammy-Award winner is a songwriter and record producer who has helped shape the careers of Usher, Kanye West, Rihanna and Justin Bieber.


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Who is she? Cher feels the wrath of Cher Lloyd fans after tweeting she didn't know who the X Factor star was

By Daily Mail Reporter


War of words: Cher faced the wrath of angry Cher Lloyd fans when she tweet 'Who or what is Cher LLoyd'


She has enjoyed number one hits across six decades, earned an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and an Emmy and experienced success as a director and record producer - but it appears that Cher’s achievements do not matter to Cher Lloyd fans.

The 64-year-old pop legend was unaware of the existence of the 17-year-old X Factor singer but after feeling the wrath of British teens she certainly does know now.

Cher, who found fame in 1965 with the smash hit I Got You Babe, took to Twitter to ask: ‘who or What is Cher Lloyd?’


The singing and actress, who had clearly missed the U.K. version of the X Factor and seemed oblivious to Miss Lloyd, was then hounded by angry teens who adore the reality Factor star.

Gossip blogger Perez Hilton came to Cher’s rescue to clarify things and posted: ‘There is only one @cher! And then there's @CherLloyd!’

Twitter user HugerCherBrats responded by saying: ‘@PerezHilton hey, hey, There is only one amazing Cher and thats CHER LLOYD.’

Talented lady: Cher has had a career spanning six decades seen here in the 1990 film Mermaids and at an awards ceremony in 2002


While the original Cher tried to explain to furious X Factor teens that she didn’t mean to upset anyone other users pointed out that despite Cher’s extensive career and worldwide success her Twitter followers were less than Cher Lloyds 290,000.

Cher tweeted: ‘Ok,got Cher Lloyd, I guess I live in a cave. No Disrespect meant!’

She also thanked her friend Perez for sticking up for her against the angry British teenagers.

She messaged:@PerezHilton thanx Babe ! That was so sweet of u (sic)! But There truly is lots a rm(sic) ! Its a Big planet !’

The reality TV star, who is thought to have been named after the Burlesque star, appeared to be oblivious to the fury that her fans were waging on her behalf.

'Look, I do eat, honest!' Cher Lloyd points at the large portion of chips she was seen scoffing in Brighton yesterday


Meanwhile Cher seemed determined to prove the doubters wrong by getting stuck into some chips as she walked along Brighton seafront earlier yesterday.

The 17-year-old flame-haired star was tucking into a large portion of the traditional seaside snack ahead of the X Factor Live date at the Brighton Centre last night, where she'll be joined by other finalists from last year's show.

However, the greasy fare could certainly explain why the star has been sporting such a spotty complexion of late, if not her underweight body.

Beside the seaside: The X Factor star was tucking into her greasy treat ahead of her appearance of the X Factor Live tour in the city last night


Ever since the wannabe superstar auditioned on The X Factor, there have been worries about her slender figure with fears that she could be suffering from an eating disorder.

The fears weren't exactly eased when Cher pulled out of the tour's date in Manchester on Tuesday after falling ill.

Officially, a throat infection was blamed. But many people - including fellow contestants - have been worried that the frail teen simply isn't eating enough.

Spot the problem: The popstrel's diet of chips could be to blame for last week's pimple outbreak, right, which is only just beginning to clear up today, left


Nevertheless, the former student from Malvern, Worcesteshire, insisted last year: 'I am eating. There is no problem. Of course I am eating I wouldn’t be able to perform if I wasn’t.'

And the pint-sized popstrel seemed determined to allay rumours that her no-show was nothing to do with a lack of food by shoving down the deep fried al fresco snack today.

However, Cher was covering up her lack of curves with baggy casual wear - and and her rather spotty complexion with her usual heavy foundation.

The star was wearing a grey marl padded bodywarmer, grey marl sweatpants, a lemon yellow and grey marl striped top and tan coloured Adidas trainers to go with her over-sized designer handbag.

Crest of a wave: Cher appeared to be enjoying her day at the seaside in the sun today


Her hair was scraped back into a rather harsh high pony tail, much like the 1990s fabled 'Croydon facelift' hair style.

Cher was also wearing clashing bright pink lipstick with clashed somewhat with her magenta dyed hair.

She's on the road on the X Factor Live tour with Katie Waissel, Aiden Grimshaw, Rebecca Ferguson, Matt Cardle, Paige Richardson, Mary Byrne, Wagner and One Direction.

Thin pins: Cher on stage at the X Factor Live Tour at London's Wembley Arena earlier this month


They play a second date at the Brighton Centre tomorrow before moving onto London's O2 for three shows, including a matinee and evening shows on Saturday March 19 and another date on Sunday March 20.

It then heads to Nottingham, Newcastle, Aberdeen and Glasgow before wrapping up at Cardiff Arena on April 5 and 6.



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