Newly selected 'X-Factor' judge Cheryl Cole has reportedly been asked to dump her boyfriend of one year, 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Derek Hough, so that so she can create a better image for herself.The Mirror is reporting that Fox executives are trying to raise the profile of the relatively unknown British singer and TV star and they have bluntly asked her to break ties with Hough.
One source thinks breaking up with Hough may be the right decision for Cole. "Derek may be dreaming of worldwide stardom but he's seen as a small-time dancer on a TV show... and pretty uncool. TV executives are thinking that if she's going to win over Hollywood, she'd be better off doing it as a sassy and single girl-about-town."
The source continues, "Show producers have told her that being single would do wonders for her image. And there would be no shortage of guys in LA lining up to go on a date with Cheryl."
A friend of the 27-year-old singer is saying that Cole is "torn" about the orders especially since Hough stood firmly by her side when she went through a tough divorce last year with her ex-husband Ashley Cole and when she had a near fatal bout with malaria.
But another source close the Cole also reveals that the singer is willing will do anything to become famous in the US and a part of her does wonder what it would be like to have a fresh start in America -- without Hough. "Cheryl is desperate to make it in the US and producers are keen to help her become a star."
It is reported that 'The X Factor' creator and executive producer Simon Cowell is also playing matchmaker by suggesting a few eligible men Cole might want to meet.
Cowell is also one of the show's judges along with music producer L.A. Reid and ex 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul.
Other steps are being done to ensure that Cole is camera ready, which include sending her to a style consultant who would help her and a fitness guru to help her lose weight.
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