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To PISS myself laughing that Cheryl Cole has been axed from american x-factor

143 replies

DaisyGoneCrazy · 26/05/2011 13:40

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Pinkjenny · 26/05/2011 13:41

I'm just a bit confused by the apparent issues with her accent, especially as Steve Jones is welsh!

squeakytoy · 26/05/2011 13:42
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Not at all being unreasonable...

cyb · 26/05/2011 13:42

God I'm bored of this story-had it even started? One minute she was, next minute she wasn't I reckon it was all Spin anyway-why would they choose her? She was a weird choice for UK X factor, where we have heard of her!

MumblingRagDoll · 26/05/2011 13:42

YANBU....but poor Cheryl! I noticed that she looked a bit of a bugger in all the shots of her over there though......weird hair and makeup and odd outfits....no doubt she'll say it was a mutual descision and she was homesick!

NulliusInVerba · 26/05/2011 13:42

Double edged sword though, means she will be back here pissing us off with her media-given Diana status soon.......

carriedababi · 26/05/2011 13:42

they didn't talke long to sack her did they!

how embarrasing for her

DELHI · 26/05/2011 13:44

A slight over-reaction IMO
a) why would any one care?
b) what's she ever done to you, Daisy?

Jennytailia · 26/05/2011 13:45

Publicity stunted thinks!!

Just like the Kelly brooks debacle.

carriedababi · 26/05/2011 13:45

tell you what makes meheave, they way her a simon flirt on the uk one,just things like whispering private conversations when they are supposed to be making comments to the consestants, that sort of shit is rude, i bet the usa would have hated that.

Pinkjenny · 26/05/2011 13:46

Jenny - I despise your username.

I forgot about the Kelly Brook thing! She is reportedly homesick, Mumbling Hmm

I do feel a little bit sorry for her, but I'm not entirely sure why.

carriedababi · 26/05/2011 13:46

quite funny how simon cowel can't always get his own way with everything though!
he certainly used to think he could

Sqee · 26/05/2011 13:47

Wi aye YABU!

At least she can coom hoom nai an get some pease puddin' wi her mar!

Americans: I beg your pardon!?

DaisyGoneCrazy · 26/05/2011 13:48

i just hope they don't take her back on our x-factor again

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HalfPastWine · 26/05/2011 13:50

There has to be more to it than just her accent. That's a piss poor reason to sack her. They knew of her accent before they offered her the job. The public mustn't be warming to her which is why they've replaced her with Nicole.

MarathonMama · 26/05/2011 13:52

It's so obviously just a stunt, like Kelly Brooks and that guy who's now does the dances on UK X factor - he started as a "judge"

squeaver · 26/05/2011 13:52

Oh it's all so interesting...!

Maybe if she'd done a bit less back-combing and found some trousers that fit her she would have been ok.

Is it the network finally having more power than Cowell?

Has Paula Abdul had a strop and forced Cowell to choose?

Was the whole thing a MASSIVE set-up from the off, with Cowell always planning to bring her back for the British one to a backdrop of Coldplay singing "Fix You"???

DaisyGoneCrazy · 26/05/2011 13:54

squeaver Grin

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CaveMum · 26/05/2011 13:54

I liked Russell Brand's response when he was asked about it by a US journalist:

"Just listen intently. If you listen more you'll realise the things she is saying are 'English'!"

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Pinkjenny · 26/05/2011 13:54

squeaver - yes, the fashion choices were certainly ill-advised. Although I believe those purple trousers sold out after she was seen in them. The hair was, frankly, ludicrous.

SuePurblybilt · 26/05/2011 13:54

Lawks, is Paula still struggling on?

LittleWhiteWolf · 26/05/2011 13:57

Hopefully she'll drop the weird new accent thing she's developed and showcases on that advert for hairspray. Odd, very odd.

ajandjjmum · 26/05/2011 13:57

I feel sorry for her, and op I think it's rather sad that you get such pleasure from someone's unhappiness. If you don't like her, use the off button.

nepenthe3 · 26/05/2011 14:03

Maybe US immigration dept caught up with her 'biffa' history and discovered her assault charge - didn't think you could get a Visa with one? Or maybe the programme makers have heard her sing and realised you actually have to have talent in order to be able to judge it? Poor Biffa.

Ooopsadaisy · 26/05/2011 14:07

I find it strange that you find someone losing their job amusing.

I wonder how you'd feel.

Hammy02 · 26/05/2011 14:07

I never understood why she was ever going to be on the US version of the X Factor. She is a complete unknown over there.