Jess VS Chez

It's been no secret that Cheryl Cole is more than keen to snag a place on the US version of The X Factor, but Simon Cowell has reservations as to whether Chezza and her northern "charm" will translate to American audiences. We all know Cheryl and Simon became BFF's over the last season in the UK, but does the business mogul have the power to carry his pop-star pal through to America? It seems not...cheryl's profile isn't nearly big enough for her to have an impact on the show like she has over here. The powers that be are also worried her broad Geordie accent is hard for the American public to understand.
But all is not lost! You know how Sinitta always plays the part of Robin to Cowell's Batman in the UK series'? Apparently Robin will now be played by the lovely Cheryl Cole. Yes...Mrs C will get to assist Simon through the boot camp stage of the show which should give her popularity a boost over the pond as few people really know who she is (apart from Will.I.Am and Derek Hough of course).


Chezza wasn't keen on wearing Sinitta's leaf get-up

So who has overshadowed Cheryl in the bid for a judging spot? One of my faves Jessica Simpson is said to be a frontrunner! X-Factor asks a lot more from it's judges than American Idol, Jessica would not only act as a judge but oversee her category in all aspects of the competition from the singing, styling, and stage production. Soon-to-be-wed Simpson has a lot going for her to land herself the job. Her singing career alongside the popular reality series' Newlyweds and The Price Of Beauty gives Jess the notoriety and likability factor to put her ahead of the game.
Simpsons career was at an all time high when Newlyweds hit our screens between 2003-2005. Her and then-hubby Nick Lachey both gathered an army of fans due to that show (I must say I do own them on DVD) and I don't think it'd be hard for Simps to tap into that audience again. With her style, charm and sense of humor I'd say Jess was a strong candiadate and, if for no other reason, with quotes like "Is this chicken or fish?" made famous in Newlyweds, god knows what the blonde bombshell will come out with
on live TV. Make it happen Simon.