Cheryl explains why she ‘doesn’t think the public wants’ X Factor to return
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former X Factor judge Cheryl has explained why she doesn’t think the talent series should return. When asked about this in a new interview with The Independent, Cheryl suggested Cowell would “struggle to admit” the talent contest had run its course, because it’s his “baby”. it would have to be what they want.” Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole on ‘The X Factor’ in 2017 The singer, who is making her West End debut in the play 2:22: A Ghost Story, said “it would have to be totally reformatted”.