Mariah tipped to get U.S. X Factor slot over Chery Cole.
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Global superstar Mariah Carey is tipped to shatter Cheryl Cole’s dream of global stardom on the US version of X Factor.
The Vision Of Love singer is in negotiations to join the judging panel – ending months of speculation that Cheryl was a main contender for the role.
Mariah, 40, has told show bosses she will take the job if filming dates fit in with her work schedules.
Earlier this month we revealed how Cowell was still trying to *persuade Fox TV executives that Cheryl was perfect for the show.
And he said last night: “Look, I’ve said I’d love Cheryl out there but whether it will happen, who knows?
"Mariah Carey would be an *amazing addition to the US show. And she’s exactly the right calibre of star that we want for the show.
“I can’t say more because it’s too early and I can’t say. But there will be surprises.”
But a source in the US reveals: “The Fox executives are totally against Cheryl joining the panel.
“Simon has put her forward and is trying to persuade them she’s perfect for the job.
“But they’re saying that together with her accent being difficult to understand, and nobody knowing who she is, she doesn’t have the star qualities to draw in an *audience.
“They are going to be competing with American Idol’s *star-studded panel of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and J-Lo, and Cheryl just doesn’t cut it compared to them. She’s not a name.
"While Simon may want *Cheryl he *understands Fox’s insistence that he delivers a strong panel to bring *viewers, and therefore advertising, in and *make as much money as they can.”
“They are going to be competing with American Idol’s star-studded panel of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and J-Lo, and Cheryl just doesn’t cut it compared to them. She’s not a name."
If Simon wants Cheryl to be a judge then it's going to happen.
If Mariah becomes a judge then there's going to be very little to distinguish this from American Idol, with J.Lo being Mariah's equivalent on the Idol panel. Mariah may be an established name, but I don't think people are going to tune in to see her.
MiMi is a diva and will OWN as a judge!!! She would be the best bitch!!!!!
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Plus MiMi is so stunning/flawless/timeless.
Mariah can JUDGE a singing competition because she is one of the best, most successful singers of all-time. The Cheryl's and Paula's of the world, however, shouldn't be judging anyone.
While it would be nice for America to see a fresh face from a different country on primetime television, Mariah would be an amazing addition to the X-Factor judging panel in my opinion.
Mariah would be perfect. She is so damn talented and would make an amazing judge. She would be truthful and do the job as best as it could possibly be done :heart:
Mariah's a diva, she wouldn't be suited to this show. Cheryl is so much better looking too, Mariah has aged terribly.
People would want to see mariah because of her attuide, she will tell people how it is. she is a legend. SHE IS PERFECT FOR THE SHOW. She hasn't aged terribly either. Cole on the other hand is pretty but that is all, she is dull as ditch water and has as about as much talent.
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Mariah >>>>>>>>>>