Although many Americans have little clue who she is, Cheryl Cole's success in the UK as both an artist and X-Factor judge there has secured her a judging spot on the US version. Cole joins former Def Jam president L.A. Reid, Simon Cowell, and (most likely) Paula Abdul.
As a confirmed judge, it seems all but guaranteed that the former Girls Aloud member is planning to launch her American music career. Considering she's worked with Will.I.Am for both of her solo albums (and on his not-so-successful), her music has that mainstream sound to it that would work very well stateside. Furthermore, the recent successes of Brits in America (Adele, Mumford & Sons, Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, etc.) only further reinforces the probability of such a career launch here.
What do you think about the decision to hire Cheryl as judge?
