Posts with tag "cheryl cole"

Simon Cowell to Cheryl Cole: Sorry About 'X Factor'

Posted Jun 7th 2011 at 07:34 AM by AOL TV Editors

After weeks of speculation it was confirmed yesterday that Nicole Scherzinger is replacing Cheryl Cole on 'The X Factor' in the U.S. Now, head honcho Simon Cowell has apologized to Cole for the chaos surrounding the judging lineup on his new talent show, but insists that she wasn't fired. According to The Sun, Cowell takes full responsibility for the decision to replace Cole with ...

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It's Official: Nicole Scherzinger Will Replace Cheryl Cole as 'X Factor' Judge

Posted Jun 6th 2011 at 02:04 PM by AOL TV Editors

It is finally official, 'The X Factor' has replaced British pop star Cheryl Cole with the show's co-host Nicole Scherzinger. There have been rumors and conflicting stories for weeks now, but the official word is out, and so is Cole. Fox and 'X Factor' producers FremantleMedia and Syco TV released this statement: "Nicole Scherzinger will be replacing Cheryl Cole on the judging panel of 'The X ...

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Cheryl Cole Applying For U.S. Visa?

Posted Jun 3rd 2011 at 03:33 PM by AOL TV Editors

First Cheryl Cole was booted from the U.S. version of Simon Cowell's 'The X Factor,' then the UK version -- but now the singer and reality judge is rumored to be applying for a U.S. visa as her employment drama continues. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the British pop star is currently in a "chess match" with 'X Factor' producer Fremantle. The report says Fremantle is trying to avoid ...

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Cheryl Cole Out, Kelly Rowland In at UK 'X Factor'

Posted May 31st 2011 at 06:00 AM by Kelly Fisher

It's safe to say that Cheryl Cole hasn't had the best week. First she was replaced as a judge for the American version of 'The X Factor,' and now she's reportedly lost her job at the U.K. version of the talent show as well. According to The Daily Mail, Cole was offered "an olive branch" from the producers of the British 'X Factor' to return as a judge after news broke that she booted from the ...

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Why Did Cheryl Cole Get Booted From U.S. 'X Factor'?

Posted May 26th 2011 at 02:56 PM by Elizabeth Yun

It's official: British beauty Cheryl Cole has been ousted from her judging seat on the U.S. edition of the 'The X Factor' in favor of Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. Scherzinger previously served as a guest judge on the original U.K. version of the singing competition where she thoroughly impressed both producers and her fellow judges. Cole rose to fame when she won a competition ...

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'X Factor' Shake-Up: Is Nicole Scherzinger Replacing Cheryl Cole?

Posted May 25th 2011 at 07:30 PM by AOL TV Editors

Simon Cowell's new show 'X Factor' doesn't premiere for another four months, but there's already trouble in his post-'Idol' ploy for TV domination. TMZ is reporting that one of the previously announced judges, British pop singer Cheryl Cole, is out. Replacing her? Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, who was set to co-host the show with Brit Steve Jones. Why the switch? No one knows for ...

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'X-Factor' Judge Cheryl Cole Told to Dump Boyfriend Derek Hough

Posted May 23rd 2011 at 04:30 AM by Christo Varghese

Newly selected 'X-Factor' judge Cheryl Cole has reportedly been asked to dump her boyfriend of one year, 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Derek Hough, so that so she can create a better image for herself. The Mirror is reporting that Fox executives are trying to raise the profile of the relatively unknown British singer and TV star and they have bluntly asked her to break ties with Hough. One ...

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L.A. Reid Announces Cheryl Cole as New 'X Factor' Judge

Posted Apr 4th 2011 at 10:30 AM by Sarah Crow

Cheryl Cole has the X factor -- so much so that she has signed on as the newest judge of the U.S. version of Simon Cowell's hit reality competition show. According to 'X Factor' judge L.A. Reid, former Girls Aloud singer Cole will join him and Cowell to weed out hopefuls in search of America's most talented performers. "We're gonna compete against 'American Idol' just fine," says Reid. "I'm ...

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'X Factor' Judge Lands in the Hospital With Malaria

Posted Jul 6th 2010 at 07:40 AM by PopEater Staff

After taking a trip to Tanzania with 'Dancing With The Stars' pro Derek Hough a few weeks ago, Cheryl Cole has returned home to find she has contracted malaria. A spokesman for the British singer and 'X Factor' judge says Cole is being treated in a London hospital and has been forced to cancel all work commitments for the next week. Simon Cowell has reportedly insisted that she return to her ...

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'Dancing' Star Finds Himself in Britain's Version of Tiger Woods Scandal

Posted Feb 23rd 2010 at 09:40 AM by PopEater Staff

In case you don't follow British gossip, there's a massive infidelity scandal going on between a sports superstar and his drop-dead gorgeous wife ... sound familiar? Soccer (err, football) superstar Ashley Cole and his pop star wife Cheryl are going through a nasty time right now after she found racy texts on Ashley's phone (again ... sound familiar?), and other reports claim he was sleeping ...