Simon Cowell Wants Cheryl Cole to ‘Show More Skin’ on US X Factor

Now that auditions for the US version of X Factor have begun, it’s time for the rumor mill to start spinning as well. Simon Cowell is reportedly telling Cheryl Cole to put her insecurities aside and “show more skin.”

At the latest auditions, Cheryl, who usually manages to pull off the tiniest outfits while still looking very classy, appeared somewhat overdressed, keeping most of her body covered.

This doesn’t sit well with Simon, who brought her on board the show as a judge from the UK, who wants the world to see her as this sassy, insanely attractive little woman she is, The Celebrity Café writes, citing ongoing reports.

Not only that, but Simon has even told Cheryl that she needs to change her wardrobe and be more daring in her fashion choices from now on.

“Simon suggested she wear something more daring and leggy, like she did on the UK X Factor. He wants everyone to see her at her [best] and he thinks she looks amazing in shorter dresses,” an unnamed spy is telling the media, as per the aforementioned e-zine.

Indeed, if compared to the outfits she used to wear on the British version of the show, one may say that Cheryl’s more recent choices are quite tame and somewhat boring.

It’s because she doesn’t want to take fashion risks with a brand new audience, another spy explains – and because she’s not at her most confident right now.

“She’s really sensitive about her figure right now. She often feels better in trousers or a floor-length dress. It took a lot of guts to get her legs out. She’s really self-conscious about them,” another tipster says.

The aforementioned e-zine also says there’s talk about how producers want Cheryl to break up from her boyfriend Derek Hough, professional dancer on DWTS, to appear more “accessible” to audiences at home.

In between being told what to wear and who to date, it seems Cheryl’s life is not getting any easier, assuming any of the above is accurate.