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Cowell is looking for the next Winehouse

Winehouse - Cowell wants to find a performer like her
Winehouse - Cowell wants to find a performer like her

'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell has said that he is hoping to find somebody as good as Amy Winehouse through the reality show this year.

Cowell said: "I want someone who is going to represent this country all over the world for the next 10, 20 years - that's what I'm looking for.

"I want somebody who is different and unique and I want to find somebody as good as Amy Winehouse - I'd love to do that."

Speaking about new judge Cheryl Cole, he said that she is "a little fighter" and is there to bring honesty to the panel.

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