CHERYL COLE is to quit the British X Factor in favour of a lucrative stint on the American version, according to reports.


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X Factor guru Simon Cowell launches his show in the US in 2011 and has persuaded Cheryl to join him on the judging panel.

“I would say it’s a good bet that Cheryl is coming to America,” a source close to Cowell told the Daily Mail.

“It’s something that Simon and Cheryl have been discussing for months. You know, it’s a very exciting prospect for everyone involved to have Cheryl on board.”

The Girls Aloud singer is set to double her money in the switch across the ocean, from £1.5M to &pound3M a series, but that is likely to be only a down payment on the riches she could snare.

“When Cheryl goes to America she will also launch her music career there too,” said the source.

“It’s the next part of her big plan, she’s an incredibly hard worker and she will definitely get a boost by appearing on the X Factor, which is set to be a sure-fire hit.”