Cheryl Cole's career is faltering

For 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 Cheryl Cole's future is uncertain after reports that she has been replaced as a judge on the US version of The X Factor. Hit followed hit and they even attracted a grudging respect from the critics, being nominated for best British group at the Brit Awards in 2009 and winning best British single for The Promise. By then her career had reached new heights, thanks to her role as a judge on the UK version of The X Factor, plus her blossoming solo chart career which saw her score a number one with her single Fight For This Love.