It's official! Cheryl Cole WILL be a judge on the U.S. version of X Factor

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

I'm in! Cheryl Cole is excited to be heading stateside for the U.S. version of the show where she will sit next to Simon Cowell and LA Reid on the judging panel


After months of speculation, the wait is finally over - it has been confirmed that Cheryl Cole WILL be appearing as a judge on the U.S. version of The X Factor.

In a statement released today, the British singer is confirmed as a judge on the talent show - joining Simon Cowell and Antonio 'LA' Reid on the judging panel.

Cheryl, 27, has already voiced her excitement about the new role searching for the talent America has to offer and said she is ready to battle it out against Cowell on the first series.


Ready for battle: Cheryl can't wait to get the first series of the American version of the X Factor show underway and is looking to beat Simon Cowell as she has in the U.K. show


Cole said: 'I’m so excited to be taking part in the American version of The X Factor. I absolutely love it here in the UK, and with the talent they have out in America, I’m sure we’re going to find someone very special.'

She added: 'I can’t wait to get started. I just can’t decide whether I am more excited to find and nurture the talent or for the unbelievable amount of amusement and entertainment I will have watching Simon doing everything and anything he can to beat me.

'He’s tried to beat me for three years in the UK, and hasn’t even come close. His ego must be so bruised. America is gonna love this.'



Great chemistry: Fox bosses have praised Cheryl's talent as a judge and have said America will love the way she interacts with Simon Cowell


Cowell, who has championed the Geordie singer in the U.S., said: 'I’m thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with.'

He added: 'She is also a complete brat! Most importantly, this girl can spot talent.'

The confirmation about her X Factor role comes only days before auditions are held this Sunday, May 8, in specially-built high-definition recording studios in Honolulu, Phoenix, Nashville, Anchorage, Kansas City and Denver.

Auditions will continue in Dallas on May 26.

The U.S. version of The X Factor is set to be the biggest and best yet with the winner scooping a recording contract worth $5 million.


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Thor heartthrob Chris Hemsworth left red-faced after being embarrassed with video of himself

By SARAH BULL

Dancing king: Footage has emerged of Thor hunk Chris Hemsworth on Australia's Dancing With The Stars in 2006


Chris Hemsworth was left embarrassed earlier this week after being shown a video of himself performing on Australia's Dancing With The Stars.

During an interview on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Hemsworth, 27, was stunned when Leno surprised him with the footage.

And after watching the video of himself performing on the programme with partner Abbey Ross, Hemsworth, who is a huge star in his native Australia, admitted he never really felt comfortable with his dancing ability.


Embarrassed: Hemsworth was left red-faced after Jay Leno showed him the video


He said: 'I wasn't much of a dancer. You know, down at the pubs with your mates and a few beers having a dance is a little different than the ballroom. It doesn't really translate.'

In the video, former Home and Away star Hemsworth is seen wiggling and gyrating his way around the dancefloor, while wearing a fetching blue shirt and tight black trousers.

Hemsworth appeared on the programme in 2006, when he was enjoying huge celebrity success Down Under thanks to his role in Australian soap Home and Away.


I wasn't very good: Hemsworth told Leno he wasn't very confident in his dancing ability


But the actor has come a long way since then, and has played characters including Captain Kirk's father in the most recent Star Trek movie and landing the role of Thor alongside Natalie Portman.


Nice shirt! Hemsworth is seen wiggling and gyrating his way across the dancefloor


You've come a long way, baby: Hemsworth as Thor in the new blockbuster movie

Chris hemsworth dancing


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Corrie's Helen Flanagan goes back to her roots as she struggles to maintain peroxide blonde crop

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Bombshell: Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan's transformative peroxide blonde crop is growing out already


When she dyed her hair peroxide blonde, Helen Flanagan perhaps didn't think about how much maintenance the new 'do would require.

The 20-year-old actress, who plays Rosie Webster in Coronation Street, stepped out in Manchester today with her dark roots clear to see.

However, Flanagan seemed either unaware or unconcerned about her faux pas as she enjoyed the sunshine while shopping in the city centre.


In the pink: Flanagan appears to be enjoying the sunshine in Manchester City Centre during her three-month break from Coronation Street


Flanagan looked in good spirits as she strolled around, wearing a Noddy T-shirt bearing the slogan 'King of the Road' teamed with black jeans and a pair of huge sunglasses with bright pink flip-flops.

Following her transformation last month, a spokesperson for the actress told MailOnline: 'Helen has had the same hairstyle and colour for many years, and decided the time was right for a big transformation.

'She is absolutely thrilled with her new hairstyle and how it has made her feel.'

Flanagan's new look came during her three-month break from ITV soap Corrie to concentrate on her personal life.


King of the road: Helen was very dressed down compared to her normal glamorous self, right, and wore a Noddy T-shirt


After seeing her 'do for the first time, a spokesperson for the programme said they would be thinking of ways to write in the makeover upon her return.

The spokesperson said: 'We love Helen's look and knew she was having it done. It will be mentioned in some way on her return.'

One of the main reason's for Flanagan's break from the show was to concentrate on her relationship with footballer Scott Sinclair.

However, the 22-year-old striker has yet to comment on his girlfriend's new look.
Scott currently resides in Swansea after signing a three-year deal with Swansea in August.


Screen star: Flanagan as Rosie Webster in a scene from Coronation Street with Ryan Thomas


Helen Flanagan, Coronation Street - January 20th, 2011



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Jennifer Lopez cheekily shows

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

What a cheek: Jennifer Lopez flases some extra skin in a cut out dress as she appears on BET's 106 & Park show yesterday


It is hard to believe that she is 41 years old and a mother of two.

But Jennifer Lopez looks, and dresses, much younger than her age.

The American Idol judge flashed some serious skin yesterday in a risque cut out mini dress which showed off the tops of her thighs and the sides of her bottom as she appeared on BET's 106 & Park show.


Working it: The singer and actress was promoting her new album LOVE? in New York


The cream creation accentuated the stars enviable curves and she paired it with silver stilettos and simple silver hoops.

The singer has been promoting her new album LOVE? and appeared on the show's Top Ten Live countdown as part of the promotional tour.


Letting her hair down: After promoting her album in New York, Lopez headed to Hollywood and let down her hair at Hard Rock Cafe


The album, which is released tomorrow, has been getting rave reviews from music lovers.

The Daily Mail's own music critic, Adrian Thrills, gave the record four out of five stars calling her vocals 'forceful and distinctive, ' and the album as a whole 'well paced.'


Album release party: Last night Jennifer Lopez headed to the Hard Rock Cafe for a CD signing and album release party for her new album Love?


Last night after her TV appearance she joined her husband Marc Anthony at the Costume Institute's annual Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The mogul rocked a hot cerise pink Gucci gown with matching lipstick for the lavish affair which was in honour of the late great designer Alexander McQueen.



Generous star: Lopez donated a stage outfit that she wore during an American Idol performance to Hard Rock Cafe's memorabilia collection at her CD signing in Hollywood

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