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By Sarah Fitzmaurice<\/a>
Last updated at 2:15 AM on 6th May 2011<\/p>\n

After months of speculation, the wait is finally over – it has been confirmed that Cheryl Cole WILL be appearing as a judge on the U.S. version of The X Factor.<\/p>\n

In a statement released today, the British singer is confirmed as a judge on the talent show – joining Simon Cowell and Antonio ‘LA’ Reid on the judging panel.<\/p>\n

Cheryl, 27, has already voiced her excitement about the new role searching for the talent America has to offer and said she is ready to battle it out against Cowell on the first series.<\/p>\n

\"I'm<\/p>\n

I’m in! Cheryl Cole, seen in new promotional stills for the show, is excited to be heading Stateside for the X Factor USA where she will sit next to Simon Cowell and LA Reid on the judging panel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Cole said: ‘I\u2019m so excited to be taking part in the American version of The X Factor. I absolutely love it here in the UK, and with the talent they have out in America, I\u2019m sure we\u2019re going to find someone very special.’<\/p>\n

She added: ‘I can\u2019t wait to get started. I just can\u2019t decide whether I am more excited to find and nurture the talent or for the unbelievable amount of amusement and entertainment I will have watching Simon doing everything and anything he can to beat me.<\/p>\n

‘He\u2019s tried to beat me for three years in the UK, and hasn\u2019t even come close. His ego must be so bruised. America is gonna love this.’<\/p>\n

\"Ready<\/p>\n

Ready for battle: Cheryl can’t wait to get the first series of the American version of the X Factor show underway and is looking to beat Simon Cowell as she has in the U.K. show<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Cowell, who has championed the Geordie singer in the U.S., said: ‘I\u2019m thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with.’<\/p>\n

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CHERYL COLE’S UNIVERSAL TRANSLATOR<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Here’s MailOnline’s cut out and keep guide to translations of some of Cheryl’s most common phrases…<\/p>\n

Moosic is all abeet having fon and enjoying yerself, a bit of leet ennertaynmen and you thorowly britened up me day<\/span> – Well done, it’s nice to see you having fun and I feel much happier after seeing your audition<\/p>\n

Part of us was leek wow, and the other half of us wouldn let meself go – I was divided and wasn’t sure what to make of your audition<\/p>\n

That es an almeety yes from me – It’s a 100 per cent yes from me<\/p>\n

I cannee work out if yeer doing it for a laff – I’m struggling to find out if you are being serious<\/p>\n

You are reet oop me street – I’m a big fan of your audition<\/p>\n

You look a beet leek an acshion figure, man – You are very muscly, do you work out?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

He added: ‘She is also a complete brat! Most importantly, this girl can spot talent.’<\/p>\n

Today’s announcement ends months of speculation over whether Cole’s Newcastle accent would prove problematic for viewers across the pond.<\/p>\n

Fox bosses have sung the Parachute singer’s praises. Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, said: ‘She\u2019s an incredibly talented artist and performer, as well as a style icon, and she has that special charisma that draws in fans around the world.<\/p>\n

‘Cheryl\u2019s charm and chemistry with Simon have been a key part of the overwhelming success of \u2018The X Factor\u2019 in the UK, and we can\u2019t wait to welcome her to the U.S. on our air.’<\/p>\n

Executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz said: ‘As a young artist whose talent show discovery led to almost immediate stardom, Cheryl\u2019s career exemplifies the promise of The X Factor.<\/p>\n

‘Her empathy and passion for identifying and nurturing undiscovered talent has made her a huge hit with British audiences, and I have no doubt America will fall in love with her beauty, her accent and her incredible chemistry with Simon Cowell.’<\/p>\n

However, some people have suggested Cheryl’s strong Geordie accent will cause problems with US viewers.<\/p>\n

After hearing the news today, Piers Morgan offered his help, tweeting: ‘Congrats to my friend Cheryl Cole on landing US X Factor judging gig. Am available for elocution lessons whenever you like.’<\/p>\n

Cole has proved a skilled judge, winning the UK version of the show twice, first in 2008 with Alexandra Burke and in 2009 with Joe McElderry.<\/p>\n

While many were worried about her lack of profile in the U.S. it has also been reported that her song Parachute will be featured on the hit musical show Glee – which has covered hit songs by Rihanna, Madonna and Britney Spears.<\/p>\n

\"Great<\/p>\n

Great chemistry: Fox bosses have praised Cheryl’s talent as a judge and have said America will love the way she interacts with Simon Cowell<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The confirmation about her X Factor role comes only days before auditions are held this Sunday, May 8, in specially-built high-definition recording studios in Honolulu, Phoenix, Nashville, Anchorage, Kansas City and Denver.<\/p>\n

Auditions will continue in Dallas on May 26.<\/p>\n

The U.S. version of The X Factor is set to be the biggest and best yet with the winner scooping a recording contract worth $5 million.<\/p>\n

Do you have a story about a celebrity? Call the Daily Mail showbusiness desk on 0207 938 6364 or 0207 938 6683. For U.S. stories, phone 310 642 2317.<\/span><\/p>\n

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