Cheryl Cole backed by Glee star

Cheryl Cole could set be set to have a second crack at America through Glee.

Matthew Morrison, who plays coach Will Schuester in the series, has hinted that they're could be a role in the pipeline for the singer after she was axed from the US version of The X Factor.

'Appearing on Glee would be a good way for Cheryl to crack America,' he said. 'Maybe she will get an appearance.'

The star also backed the singer to crack the US despite her recent disappointment.

'Cheryl is on the front of every newspaper in the UK, it's not the same in America but I think she can crack it,' he told Reveal magazine.  

'She's a talented girl.'

A host of celebrities have appeared on Glee including Britney Spears.