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Cheryl Cole may quit the X Factor

By Megan Conner  on Friday 11 December 2009

Cheryl Cole - Celebrity News - Marie Claire

Cheryl Cole has revealed that the current series of the X Factor could be her last.

The 26-year-old, whose act Joe McElderry is the favourite to win the talent contest on Sunday, has told show boss Simon Cowell that she may not return to the judging panel next year, but will first take a few months off 'to decide'.

Cole claims her final decision will have 'nothing to do with money', and insists she would like 'time off with the family, the dogs and just rest I suppose'.

But insiders claim that the singer is in fact considering a move to America to pursue her solo career.

Just recently Simon Cowell joked with Cole on the X Factor, telling her: 'I like the fact the people we work with are successful... just not too successful.'

In response, Cheryl joked that she would wait to see if Cowell 'is on his best behaviour' before signing another contract.

But now it seems that the Girls Aloud star may never return to the talent show after two years as a judge and mentor.

Cheryl Cole - Celebrity News - Marie Claire

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Omg. The X-Factor would be nothing without her. She was and still is the best judge and mentor.
Comment by Claire on December 11 11:23

Would definitely be sad to see her go! The show wouldn't be the same without her - who else would we compare with Dannii to see who was wearing the better dress each week?! Louis?

She'll be back. This show made her, and she won't risk letting someone else take her spot.
Comment by jess on December 11 11:34

It would be such a shame if she went and I bet most people wouldn't watch it without her. Don't go Cheryl!
Comment by Hannah on December 11 11:43

I only avidly watch the X Factor every week because of Cheryl Cole. W/out her, I would only watch it if I happened to turn the TV on and it was on....even then I would probably change the channel to Strictly.
Comment by Maddy on December 11 11:46

I'd actually be delighted if she left, I thought she was great last year but to be honest i've found her increasingly annoying this year with her big hair, awful fashion choices and terrible solo singles - bring in someone new!
Comment by lou on December 11 12:44

"She'll be back. This show made her" well no it didnt, becuase it was Popstars: The Rivals that she was on not xfactor
Comment by mathew lisett on December 11 13:04

I'm sick of the sight of Cheryl Cole. Hope she goes to the states and stays there!
Comment by Helga on December 11 13:11

Does it matter, when it's widely rumoured Simon Cowell won't do any more X Factor's after this one? Adn let's face it, they've done thier best to wreck the show this series. Deadlock, anyone?
Comment by Pennie on December 11 13:17

Let her go to the States, she has got what she wanted out of the show, maximum publicity for herself but with the wierd fashion choices and hair styles she has made herself what she wanted out of the programme "the talking point". This could also be another publicity stunt to get more money and sure this story will run and run!!!!
Comment by Janet on December 11 13:27

would the show really be nothing without her?? i dont think so!! she has her sript prepared and written for her before the show. she constantly refers to previously written (by xfactor staff)notes and looks at them whilst talking to the contestamts. surely it should be just about the performance and not someone else's thoughts? wil she be missed? i dont think so!
Comment by m on December 11 14:30

Cheryl Cole does not make the X Factor. In fact I think this year's has been awful. Quite bland in fact and that includes the judges, except for Danni. I think she's come into her own this year and is THE best judge and also has totally beaten Ms Cole in the fashion and beauty stakes. Would I miss CCole - noooooooooooooo! Though I don't think we'll be lucky enough to lose her to the States as with her conviction for assault I'd think she'd find it difficult to get work.
Comment by juliem on December 11 15:21

no she cant go. she makes the xfactor man! Shes definatly the best mentor and judge.
Comment by chloe on December 11 15:50

Oh my god I would be gutted she is my fave judge and the show would suck without her :(
Comment by Maddy on December 11 17:42

she cant quit! x factor would be nothing without her! shes the nicest and prettiest judge! she's versitile and wants the right act to win - wether its her act or not. shes an amazing judge and tries to make her acts the best they can be. she always gets things right and is mostly dressing amazingly! i so want her to stay. they need someone like her on the show!
Comment by isra on December 11 18:25

I thought it was bad when Sharon left cos she was class. Now Cheryl to go........ please don't. I would rather Danni go
Comment by Michelle on December 11 20:16

OMG she actual cant leave she is the best person on that panel because she goes through all the emotions with her contestants and who doesn't love Cheryl Cole??? x She is gorgeous and she does an amazing job with her contestants x The should wouldn't be the same without her...........it would just be pointless !!!!
Comment by Emma on December 11 20:29

omg..!!!! please, please dont leave the x factor cheryl...:(

Comment by kelsey on December 11 21:37

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFT. I like chezza, but she wouldnt have the nerves to quit the x factor, before it she was only known for being in girls aloud and starring in every issue of OK!. if she left, just like sharon osbourne, everybody would forget her. if she does leave i wish her the best of luck. but i think dannii is the true star, she wasnt at first, but now shes proven why she deserves her place on that judging panel, shes honest, and knows what shes talking about.
Comment by jay on December 11 23:42

Yay..bring in someone new ..whoever is on will be a change..they must be lining up for the chance having caught that news...I guess they would all be worried about being changed if C C leaves...but she has been ok and the teenys love her...she has stood up to Simon as has Danni..who has been great too...
Comment by anon on December 12 10:00

..Further to my previous ..comment....maybe CC is a notch ahead as if right the papers are suggesting that SC is thinking of dumping the show..so maybe just mayb..she knows something and is off...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Comment by anon on December 12 11:12

nope, it gives us a chance to see some fresh faces..........they should get rid of louis too.
Comment by andre on December 12 13:37

i think her decision to go will have a lot more to do with the public comments than anything else. Otherwise she'd just make her decision and do it, why else would she put it out there that she might do this or might do that. blah blah blah
Comment by taz on December 13 03:57

omg she cant go the show will be borin wiv out her if she goe im not watching x-factor.....
Comment by hs on December 22 13:59

i think i know why cheryl is leaving x factor
because she might be pregnant thats why she said she looks big and is keeping a little secret
Comment by melisa on December 24 15:13

CHERYL DONT GO!!!! the only reason that i watch is because of you! the show would be nothing, there wont be votes or anything cuz all my friends watch cuz of u!!! DO NOT LEAVE!!!! u r my idol! please!
Comment by megan on December 29 10:01

awhh yeah because shes a brillient mentor and i love her Xxxxx
Comment by niamh on February 01 09:35

dont go i love u so much your so cool
Comment by shannon on March 01 18:29

Omg Cherly cole Cant Qui
Comment by Siobhan And Cloe on March 25 20:40


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