'She's a singer right?' Cheryl Cole's US hopes dealt a new blow as Jennifer Lopez admits she 'doesn't know much about her'

By SARA NATHAN and LIZ THOMAS

Snub: Jennifer Lopez has admitted she'd never heard of Cheryl Cole in a new interview


Jennifer Lopez has dealt Cheryl Cole’s hopes of hitting the big time in the U.S. a blow after admitting she doesn’t know much about the British singer.

Miss Cole is poised to take a role on the American version of The X Factor which Simon Cowell is launching later this year, but executives are worried the star simply does not have a high enough profile.

Show insiders said that the 27-year-old Girls Aloud singer is set to take a role on the new programme in a multi-million pound deal but there has been some anguish about whether viewers will know who she is or be able to understand the Geordie star’s accent.

Miss Lopez, 41, who is a judge on rival show American Idol, has now twisted the knife by admitting she knows very little about Miss Cole and was not even sure what she did for a living.

‘Someone mentioned [Cheryl] to me yesterday,’ Miss Lopez told Fabulous magazine.
‘She is a singer, right?


Hopeful: Cheryl, pictured at the Prince's Trust awards in London last week, is set to appear on the U.S. X Factor


Giving her a role on his new American version of The X Factor is a gamble for Cowell – who is determined that the show will be a hit.

He so far only formally named one judge to appear on the panel - record executive and music producer Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid.

He has helped launch the careers of stars including Mariah Carey, Pink, Rihanna, Kanye West and Justin Bieber.

Singers Nicole Scherzinger, Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, rapper Nicki Minaj and George Michael have been among the names also touted to join.


Rival: Lopez is a judge on rival programme American Idol


Auditions for the series began today with around 18,000 hopefuls descending on Los Angeles in a bid to become a star.

Cowell has a difficult task ahead of him as rival show American Idol which has big name stars Miss Lopez, Randy Jackson and Aerosmith’s Steve Tyler on the panel, remains the most watched programme in the U.S. pulling in as much as 30 million viewers an episode.

Cowell, 51, used to be a judge but quit to launch The X Factor there.

The winner of the show will receive a Sony Music recording contract worth $5million - which is far higher than the £1million deal offered on the British show.


Not famous enough for U.S. TV? Jennifer admitted she didn't know Cheryl's music but 'would be happy to learn about it,' but her ignorance underlines X Factor producers' concerns


Miss Lopez , who has a music and merchandise empire worth £150million, said joining the judging panel on American Idol had boosted her popularity.

She said: ‘I think it is helping to show people the real me for the first time. It’s funny because I always knew that person was there - it’s just that no one else did!
‘I guess I was always a character, either with a script in a movie or performing a song on the stage, and people never saw the human side of me. Now viewers can see that I’m emotional and passionate and human.’


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BFFs Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel get mobbed by fans during a Nottingham shopping spree

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER


Fan frenzy: Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel are bombarded with fans during their shopping trip in Nottingham


Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel have had their ups and downs throughout their X Factor friendship but the girls looked like BFFs during their latest girls’ day out.

The singers decided to hit the shops in Nottingham while on a break from their X Factor tour to top up their spring wardrobes.

And their popularity seems to be stronger than ever as they were mobbed by a group of young fans on the street.

It was no surprise that their fans spotted the girls, as their hair and outfits were definitely aimed at grabbing attention.

Cher’s fiery red locks were as fluorescent as ever, while Katie’s do was her usual bleach blonde shade, which she accessorised with a floral bandanna.


Spring wardrobes: The X Factor girls left their winter coats at home and stepped out for some spring sunshine


And Cher, 17, tried to quash concerns over her weight by wearing an oversized top with an animated burger printed on it.

But despite her apparent love for burgers, the talent show star accentuated her stick thin legs with a pair of skin tight stone-wash jeans.


Fellow shopper: Niall Horan from One Direction proved that boys can shop too as he popped into the Jack Wills store


Meanwhile, 24-year-old Katie also showed off her pins in black skinny jeans and a brown and black striped top.

The friends had changed their outfits from their morning ensembles, which saw Cher wearing a pair of blue tracksuit bottoms and a Jack Wills T-shirt and Katie sporting a different T-shirt than her afternoon selection.

And One Direction’s Niall Horan also made a stop into Jack Wills to go shopping, while wearing a T-Shirt branded with ‘EFF OFF’ across his chest.

The girls made the most of the warm spring day by strolling around in the sunshine chatting to their fans.


Cheeky T: Niall's T-Shirt was branded with 'EFF OFF' across his chest


Goofing around: The BFFs giggled together on their day off from the X Factor tour


And after finishing their Nottingham performance with their fellow former X Factor contestants, the group will hit Newcastle upon Tyne on Friday, Aberdeen on Sunday and Glasgow and Cardiff next week.

During last year’s ITV talent show, Katie and Cher faced several rows and at one point were not on speaking terms due to Katie’s reported diva-like behaviour.

While Katie thought Cher was getting preferential treatment by their mentor Cheryl Cole, but since the show ended in December, the girls have become close allies.


Quick change: The girls were spotted in different ensembles earlier in the day and then quickly changed before hitting the shops


One Direction Grenade LIVE X Factor Tour O2 Arena London


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BFFs Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel get mobbed by fans during a Nottingham shopping spree

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER


Fan frenzy: Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel are bombarded with fans during their shopping trip in Nottingham


Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel have had their ups and downs throughout their X Factor friendship but the girls looked like BFFs during their latest girls’ day out.

The singers decided to hit the shops in Nottingham while on a break from their X Factor tour to top up their spring wardrobes.

And their popularity seems to be stronger than ever as they were mobbed by a group of young fans on the street.

It was no surprise that their fans spotted the girls, as their hair and outfits were definitely aimed at grabbing attention.

Cher’s fiery red locks were as fluorescent as ever, while Katie’s do was her usual bleach blonde shade, which she accessorised with a floral bandanna.


Spring wardrobes: The X Factor girls left their winter coats at home and stepped out for some spring sunshine


And Cher, 17, tried to quash concerns over her weight by wearing an oversized top with an animated burger printed on it.

But despite her apparent love for burgers, the talent show star accentuated her stick thin legs with a pair of skin tight stone-wash jeans.


Fellow shopper: Niall Horan from One Direction proved that boys can shop too as he popped into the Jack Wills store


Meanwhile, 24-year-old Katie also showed off her pins in black skinny jeans and a brown and black striped top.

The friends had changed their outfits from their morning ensembles, which saw Cher wearing a pair of blue tracksuit bottoms and a Jack Wills T-shirt and Katie sporting a different T-shirt than her afternoon selection.

And One Direction’s Niall Horan also made a stop into Jack Wills to go shopping, while wearing a T-Shirt branded with ‘EFF OFF’ across his chest.

The girls made the most of the warm spring day by strolling around in the sunshine chatting to their fans.


Cheeky T: Niall's T-Shirt was branded with 'EFF OFF' across his chest


Goofing around: The BFFs giggled together on their day off from the X Factor tour


And after finishing their Nottingham performance with their fellow former X Factor contestants, the group will hit Newcastle upon Tyne on Friday, Aberdeen on Sunday and Glasgow and Cardiff next week.

During last year’s ITV talent show, Katie and Cher faced several rows and at one point were not on speaking terms due to Katie’s reported diva-like behaviour.

While Katie thought Cher was getting preferential treatment by their mentor Cheryl Cole, but since the show ended in December, the girls have become close allies.


Quick change: The girls were spotted in different ensembles earlier in the day and then quickly changed before hitting the shops


One Direction Grenade LIVE X Factor Tour O2 Arena London


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It's a yes from me! 'Simon Cowell secures judging role for Cheryl Cole on X Factor U.S.A and lines Nicole Scherzinger up as host'

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Pulling stings: Simon Cowell is said to have persuaded TV executives to include Cheryl Cole as a judge on the U.S. version of the show according to reports


TV executives were said to have ruled her out from the lineup of the U.S. version of the X Factor over concerns regarding her strong Geordie accent and lack of profile in America.

But today reports have emerged that Cheryl Cole will be taking a seat next to Simon Cowell and the music mogul is said to have convinced FOX bosses about the former Girls Aloud singer.

Meanwhile it has also been alleged that Nicole Scherzinger, who was a hot favourite for the judging role, will also said to be taking part in the show – as the host.

‘On the judging front things are changing almost daily but Simon has put his neck on the line to sell Cheryl to network bosses,’ a source told The Daily Mirror.

‘After being stonewalled initially Simon believes he has convinced them to sign off her deal.’

Former Pussycat Doll Nicole was said to be lined up for a judging role on the U.K. version of the show, after impressing as a temporary judge when Cheryl was off ill with malaria last year.


New host: Nicole Scherzinger who was said to have been considered as a judge on the both the U.S. and the U.K. versions of the show is now said to be gearing up to host the American version of the show


But the Poison singer is said to be joining the Stateside version of the show after Simon, 51, negotiated a deal with her record label to allow her to appear on the show.

‘Nicole’s had screen tests and is a natural in front of the camera. Autocue does not faze her at all,’ a source told the paper.

They added: ‘As an established singer, both as a solo artist and in a group, Nicole will be great with the contestants and she knows what she is talking about.’


New recruit: Antonio 'L.A'Reid, pictured her with Rihanna in 2009, is said to be joining the American X Factor panel


While nothing has been formally signed by the girls it has been confirmed that music producer Anotonia ‘L.A.’ Reid will make up part of the judging panel.

In a statement released last week Simon Cowell said that the 54-year-old was his ‘number one choice’ for the role.

The 54-year-old has had an impressive career in the music industry and has helped to launch the careers of Mariah Carey, Pink, Rihanna, Kayne West and Justin Bieber.

While Reid was confirmed as a judge, rapper Nicki Minaj was also said to be being considered for a judging role on the show.

Katy Perry, Mariah Carey and Paula Abdul have all thought to have been considered as a judge of the U.S. version of the show.

A spokesperson for Simon Cowell was unavailable for comment this morning.

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