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'The X Factor': Simon Cowell says Cheryl Cole 'in the mix' for judge's seat
Simon Cowell, presumably sporting a deep v-neck sweater, sat down at a computer Mar. 22 to field questions about the upcoming American take on "The X Factor" over Twitter.Using the upcoming FOX series' official account (@TheXFactorUSA), Cowell mostly answered questions about the sorts of competitors he thinks will do well on the new competition... but we're still more interested in the panel of judges.
Responding to an inquiry about bringing over British "X Factor" judge and pop star Cheryl Cole, who's been rumored since the announcement of the U.S. iteration, Cowell seemed optimistic.
"Cheryl is in the mix," he writes, "talking to the network this week, hope to announce the 2 remaining judges very shortly."
Those two -- of whom the rumored contenders are too numbered to mention right now -- will join Cowell and producer and record executive Antonio "L.A." Reid, who was confirmed Mar. 18.
If you're still not familiar with Cole, here's a fairly explanatory highlights clip from her work on the original "X Factor":
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So what is the deal with Fox. Hire her already! She is perfect and I think the U.S. will fall in love with her!
I agree with Mark, Ohio
she is amazing and I really know U>S will fall in love with her sooooooo much :)
She's great! I want her on the show already.
Please, we need this woman on our show, have you seen her perfect face and how funny is she?
I forgot, before anyone picks on her accent, this clip is from three years ago, she speaks clearer now. It won't be a problem.
David, I love her accent, what's wrong with it? she's different, she's fresh.
Is it just me or JLO is copying some of the things Cheryl did in the UK X Factor?
Javier, I love it too. It's just that some people love to pick on her because of it. But I think her accent is one of the things that make her so attractive, at least to me.
Come on Fox, you gotta "Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight for her love" - bring her over already!
We want Cheryl! :) She made X Factor what it is in the U.K., now let her do the same for the USA.
I can totally understand her accent. Why is it an issue???