Cheryl Cole L.A. Reid nicole scherzinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell The X Factor

May 25th, 2011

Cheryl Cole is reportedly OUT at “The X Factor,” to be replaced on the judging panel by Nicole Scherzinger, who had been set to be the program’s co-host.

The development has not been confirmed, but it’s believed Cole’s thick British accent would be too difficult for Americans to understand.

10 comments

Cheryl Cole FOX L.A. Reid nicole scherzinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Steve Jones X Factor

May 8th, 2011

Paula Abdul is teaming up again with fun frenemy Simon Cowell to be the fourth judge on “The X Factor.”

The singer/dancer finally signed her deal late last night, just hours before the singing competition began taping in Los Angeles today. Will you watch when the show airs in the fall?

more inside

Cheryl Cole L.A. Reid nicole scherzinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell The X Factor X Factor

May 5th, 2011

Cheryl Cole will be a judge on “The X Factor,” Simon Cowell confirmed today.

“I’m thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with,” said Cowell. “She is also a complete brat! Most importantly, this girl can spot talent.”

3 comments

American Idol Cheryl Cole L.A. Reid nicole scherzinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell The X Factor

May 2nd, 2011

Nicole Scherzinger will reportedly host “The X Factor,” the singing competition series Simon Cowell is launching this fall.

The former Pussycat Dolls member has not been confirmed for the job, but she’s been tapped already, according to People.

more inside

American Idol Cheryl Cole Girls Aloud L.A. Reid Live to Dance Paula Abdul Simon Cowell

April 24th, 2011

Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole will reportedly be judges on “The X Factor,” a new Simon Cowell interview reveals.

While neither Abdul nor Cole has been officially signed, Cowell intends to bring both on board, and announcements will be coming soon, according to Deadline.

1 comment

Cheryl Cole Christina Aguilera Matt Rutler Matthew Rutler Perez Hilton Simon Cowell X Factor

January 26th, 2011

Perez Hilton has a post today in which he claims Aguilera may be a judge on the upcoming U.S. version of “X Factor.” According to the blogger, Aguilera joins Cheryl Cole “as a top contender to judge the U.S. X-Factor.” He even quotes a source saying, “Although Simon [Cowell] is desperate for Cheryl to join him on the judging panel, bosses just aren’t convinced.” However, says Perez’s source, “Christina is the one all bosses are agreed on. Really?

more inside

Cheryl Cole Daily Mirror Simon Cowell The Mirror Will Smith X Factor

January 10th, 2011

“Simon Cowell signs Will Smith to US X Factor,” blares a headline from the Daily Mirror.

The paper calls the securing of Smith as a judge on the singing competition show a “massive coup.” So, is Smith really going to do “X Factor”?

2 comments

Cheryl Cole Cheryl Cole malaria Cheryl Cole Tanzania Cromwell Hospital Dancing with the Stars Derek Hough Derek Hough malaria The X Factor X Factor

July 6th, 2010

Cheryl Cole, the British singer and a judge on the UK’s “The X Factor,” is being treated in a London hospital after contracting malaria in Tanzania, where she recently traveled with close friend Derek Hough of “Dancing with the Stars.” Hough has reportedly remained by her bedside.

more inside