I think it's mad because nobody in america had really heard Chezza speak anyway Only the producers and the bloody contestants. And the producers had seen and heard her many times already, otherwise they wouldnt have given her the job. And if it was down to the contestants, then that is bullshit, because let's face it, half the 'talent show' contestants (there AND here,) are as thick as eff and probably couldn't understand most people who aren't rednecks or chavs. So i think its nowt to do with the accent.
Chezza's accent is not strong at all, so I think there IS more to it than meets the eye... I think that the americans simply arent interested in ANYbody British over there, unless they have a 'Queen's English' accent, a-la Kate Winslett. Even Cat Deeley had to polish her brummie accent, and now theres no HINT of it. If youre a brummie or a scouse or a geordie, etc, you have NO chance in america. Bet it's brought Chezza down to earth with a bump though and made her realise she is not that special: she is just a fairly pretty girl with very little talent who got lucky, and in america you need more than a fairly pretty face and an average talent to make it.
Nicole shitsinger though ? She has to be the most annoying and dull and tedious judge EVER! She really got on my tits on x factor UK last year, with her banal blathering and getting up and boogeying like some drunken twat at a wedding during every bloody show! And how convenient that Nicole just happened to be there, and just happened to have a free schedule for the next 4 to 6 months... I don't believe they intended to use her for a 'compere;' she would have been rubbish! I shannae be watching!