The future of the US version of The X Factor is reportedly in doubt after Simon Cowell allegedly insisted that he will scrap the show unless Cheryl Cole is given a job on the judging panel.
According to the Daily Star Sunday, insiders have claimed that SiCo is "at loggerheads" with Fox network TV executives, after they reportedly claimed they are not convinced that Chezza will be a hit Stateside.
A show source told the tabloid: "Simon is clashing heads with US producers who don't want Cheryl on board."
"Bosses are convinced the show needs big US stars to compete with the star-studded line-up of American Idol."
They continued: "The American public don't know who Cheryl is and just being a good friend of Simon's from some unknown girlband isn't cutting it."
"Simon's had some heated phone calls with the producers. He thinks Cheryl is perfect for the role."
Meanwhile, the Girls Aloud beauty is said to have "alienated" a whole host of American celebrities, despite allegedly planning to make a more permanent move across the pond.
Now magazine claims that Cole has reportedly "fallen out" with rumoured US XF judge, Nicole Scherzinger, as well as bad mouthing the likes of Christina Aguilera and Kim Kardashian.
NO body cares if she isn't on the Show. Most americans don't even have a clue as to who she is. I mean c'mon Simon! Don't cancel the show because you can't have your way. This is really dumb. I will be sooo mad if he cancels, I've been waiting for this show to come to America since its Debut in the UK!
NO body cares if she isn't on the Show. Most americans don't even have a clue as to who she is. I mean c'mon Simon! Don't cancel the show because you can't have your way. This is really dumb. I will be sooo mad if he cancels, I've been waiting for this show to come to America since its Debut in the UK!
I agree, she isn't even that essential to the show.