‘Simon Cowell secures judging role for Cheryl Cole on X Factor U.S.A and lines Nicole Scherzinger up as host’

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TV executives were said to have ruled her out from the line-up of the U.S. version of the X Factor over concerns regarding her strong Geordie accent and lack of profile in America.

But today today reports have emerged that Cheryl Cole WILL be taking a seat next to Simon Cowell after the music mogul is said to have convinced FOX TV bosses about the former Girls Aloud singer.

‘On the judging front things are changing almost daily but Simon has put his neck on the line to sell Cheryl to network bosses,’ a source told The Daily Mirror.

‘After being stonewalled initially Simon believes he has convinced them to sign off her deal.’

Nicole Scherzinger, who was a hot favourite for the judging role, is also tipped for a major role in the highly anticipated show – as the host.

Former Pussycat Doll Nicole was said to be lined up for a judging role on the U.K. version of the show, after impressing as a temporary judge when Cheryl was off ill with malaria last year.