The Saturdays star Frankie Sandford 'in talks to be judge on UK X Factor'
By Sarah BullLast updated at 10:44 AM on 15th April 2011
New role? The Saturdays star Frankie Sandford is apparently 'in talks' to be a judge on the UK X Factor
The 22-year-old singer apparently impressed producers with her stunning looks and outspoken opinions, with executives believing she would make the perfect addition to the panel.
And bosses think Frankie would be the perfect celebrity to replace Cheryl Cole if she leaves the programme to work as a judge on the U.S. version of the show.
A source told The Sun: 'Frankie has all the right ingredients for an X Factor judge - she looks great, she can hold her own and she's been there.
'The Saturdays have had to work hard so she knows what the wannabes are going through.
'Just like Cheryl, Frankie is young and glamorous and someone the contestants can relate to.'
If she lands the prestigious job, Frankie will undoubtedly shoot to fame as the nation's new golden girl.
And her girl group background isn't the only similarity Frankie shares with Cheryl.
In the same way Cheryl was married to Ashley Cole when she started as a judge on the show, Frankie is currently dating footballer Wayne Bridge and is now considered one of the country's most fashionable young WAGs.
However, following reports she was attempting to model herself on Cheryl and emulate the Girls Aloud star's career, Frankie came forward to insist she was happy enjoying her own success.
She tweeted earlier this week: 'Hahah!!! appears im off to Marbella this summer, growing my hair, working on a solo album and tv presenting!!!
'The Saturdays keep me busy enough....And im more than happy being me!!! :) If there was still any doubt....its all rubbish! lol.'
A spokesperson for the show declined to comment on whether Frankie is in the running.
Line-up change: Mel B is also being considered to replace Cheryl Cole on the panel if she leaves to concentrate on judging the U.S. version of the show
Along with previous judges Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue, who are expected to return for the next series, Mel B recently let slip she was being considered for a judging position.
The former Spice Girl was speaking to Jamie Theakston on Heart FM and said she was moving back to Britain with her family for ‘quite some time’ this year.
Popstar: Frankie has enjoyed huge success as one fifth of hit group The Saturdays
When asked if she was being lined up to replace Cheryl Cole on the hit ITV talent show, Mel responded: ‘Maybe so.
‘Anyway… I’m in so much trouble, why did I do this interview? I don’t talk about anything unless it’s ready to go.’