US will love Cheryl as judge, says Cowell

SIMON COWELL says he thinks American viewers will take Cheryl Cole to their hearts on US X Factor — and said TV bosses have been “desperate” to sign her.

Although the deal is yet to be finalised, Cowell said he wanted her on the panel along with Paula Abdul.

The procedure has been dragging on for months with only Cowell and former record boss LA Reid so far confirmed for the panel.