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Despite the teenager’s dramatic fall in popularity, the Black Eyed Peas singer says he wants to sign her regardless and do a duet with her.

‘I really liked that girl Cher,’ he declared.

After helping pick her for the live shows at Cole’s judges’ home, the rapper revealed: ‘I would sign her – tomorrow, today, yesterday. I wanted to sign her as I left the house.’

Brainstorming the music he’d produce for Lloyd, he told X Magazine: ‘I’d make edgy hip-hop with a bit of pop and electro thrown in. It would have to have lots of attitude but be melodic at the same time.

'Cher’s like a ball of energy and I don’t think she knows what to do with it. My fear is if she doesn’t hook up with the right creative people, she’s going to end up being too bubblegum,’ he said.
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The 35-year-old singer revealed he was left in a fit of excited giggles after his first meeting with the 17-year-old. ‘When I first saw her, I started giggling, I couldn’t help myself,’ he said.

‘I was laughing because her talent is such a no-brainer. Cheryl was like, “What’s wrong?” and I was like, “I’m laughing because she’s so awesome!” I think she’s going to do something great.’

Cher could be in familiar company after will.i.am has done his best to boost Cole’s own US chances by dueting with her on 3 Words and Check It Out.

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