Meghan Trainor on X Factor role: ‘I would love to do it – I want to do it so bad’

In the running? Meghan Trainor wants a role on The X Factor
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Jennifer Ruby8 April 2016
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Meghan Trainor has admitted that she’s keen to replace Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on The X Factor.

The American star, who is about to release new album Thank You, has said that she would ‘love’ to be a judge on this year’s show.

Speaking on KISS FM, the 22-year-old said: “I would love to do it; I want to do it so bad.”

And it seems that the rising star is pretty determined to bag herself a space on the judging panel, adding: "I'm gonna do it, I will, I promise!"

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The All About That Bass star is the latest singer to be touted as Fernandez-Versini’s replacement after she announced her departure earlier this week.

Former judges Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne are rumoured to be making a comeback , while Nicole Scherzinger is also a favourite to return.

Speaking at the launch of Britain’s Got Talent, Amanda Holden told the Daily Star:

“I think it will be Louis [Walsh], Sharon Osbourne, Rita Ora and Simon on X Factor…I’ll put money on that.”

Fernandez-Versini announced that she wouldn’t be returning this year after Nick Grimshaw also ruled himself out last month.

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