Louis Walsh Backs Cheryl Cole to Become "The New Cilla Black"

Music mogul Louis Walsh thinks Cheryl Cole could be the next Cilla Black.

Louis, who manages the careers of Irish boybands Westlife and Boyzone, reckons the Girls Aloud star -- who replaced Sharon Osbourne as a judge on The X Factor last month -- has the star talent to become a household name.

Louis explained, "Since seeing Cheryl in action, I now know she was the right choice from all of Girls Aloud for the role. She's doing amazingly well in auditions.

"She's opinionated, good-looking, great TV and she can sing.. And Simon [Cowell] loves her.

"Of course I'll miss Sharon -- she was a mate -- but I think Cheryl will match her for entertainment value.

"Cheryl's a natural. She's got all the star quality and charisma to become the new Cilla Black.”