Cheryl Cole is the star in Simon’s eyes
SIMON Cowell has revealed his all-star judging panel for the US version of The X Factor and hinted he may be bringing a familiar face across the pond with him.
He has implied that Cheryl Cole could be a judge for the show’s American debut. “I think she would be great over here. Cheryl’s a star.”
Cowell also revealed that a surprise addition to the panel could be music industry bigwig Tommy Mottola, former husband of singer Mariah Carey.
“It’s pointless hiring judges who don’t know anything about the music business. I thought Tommy would be a good choice. He was the guy who was the head of Sony - he guided Mariah - is very flamboyant and knows what he’s talking about.”
His American Idol partner Paula Abdul is likely to follow him to The X Factor too. Cowell said this week: “It was always my intention in one way or another to carry on working with her.”