Ledger Pop Journal - Celebrity News & Sports

Cheryl Cole is reportedly set to host a US version of The X Factor. The star, who recently celebrated her 26th birthday, was reportedly handpicked by boss Simon Cowell, 49, to fly the flag for the show across the Atlantic. Cole is a judge on the British version of the show and it is claimed NBC bosses will fly to Manchester this weekend to witness her in action at the live auditions.

Cheryl Cole Set to Host US Version of X Factor (Image: Splash News)

A source said: "Simon is on the brink of signing a deal to take The X Factor to America and, if he gets his way, Cheryl will be its star. He thinks she has amazing presence and her down-to-earth Northern charm will appeal to the American public."


The chatty source adds, "She is also an incredibly beautiful girl. She won't get paid anything like the £1m salary ($1.6 million US) she's on here, because obviously she is not as well known in the States"

"But if it is a success, like most of Simon's shows are, it could catapult her into the big league."