Katy Perry wants to date Cheryl Cole

Pop star Katy Perry is in awe of Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole and would love to date her if she was not engaged to funnyman Russell Brand.

The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ hitmaker, who was recently a guest judge alongside Cole, Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell on ‘The X Factor’, has said she adores the 26-year-old singer, Contactmusic reported.

“I adore Cheryl – she’s amazing. I’m very happy with my own English stud but if I wasn’t with him I’d be trying to date Cheryl. Nobody should be as beautiful as she is. I know people get turned on by Simon’s power but if I was single I’d rather sleep with Cheryl than Simon,” said Perry.

The 25-year-old singer also hinted that Cheryl has landed a role on the US version of ‘The X Factor’ – which is set to launch next year – and says she would love for them to work on music together.

“After ‘The X Factor US’ I think she’ll be a fashion icon. The US is going to love her – and I want to perform with her,” said Perry.