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CHERYL COLE might have to unpack the suntan lotion - her American dream is in crisis.
Producers of the American X Factor are having a big wobble about the GIRLS ALOUD star's ability to pull in viewers as a show judge.

They would rather a home-grown big-name star, such as KATY PERRY or RIHANNA took the gig.



Big hitter ... Rihanna is an established name in America
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SIMON COWELL is now fighting tooth and nail to persuade the producers to vote Geordie and back Cheryl.

A pal of her boyfriend DEREK HOUGH said: "Everyone thinks Cheryl has the judging job on US X Factor in the bag.

"The truth is, nothing has been signed and the producers still aren't convinced.



In the running ... Katy Perry
"They are more keen to get a big US star like Katy or Rihanna on the panel - someone who will bring credibility to the show and who is already popular in the US."


Cheryl has already banked on the move to LA - checking out apartments in the city and getting ready for a fresh start.

Her dancer fella Derek and other showbiz mates including WILL.I.AM and JUSTIN BIEBER are also encouraging the move.

But the bottom line is simple - the producers still need convincing. Simon wields a lot of power but he has to play a diplomatic game on US soil to keep Fox, who are making the show, sweet.

The source added: "Simon has been the only one pushing for her and trying to convince everyone that she'll be a big hit.

"They want to see if the American public warm to her before she takes on such a high-profile role in one of the biggest shows on US TV.

"There have been lots of heated conversations and debates about it."

Source: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...ging-role.html

Please get Katy Perry as a judge!

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