Cheryl Cole Confirms X Factor Return

The singer also admits to being inspired by a certain Ms. Spears...

Cheryl Cole has confirmed that she will be returning to the X Factor judging panel for the next series.

The Girls Aloud star has quashed reports that she was stalling on her contract for the hit TV show to concentrate of her solo career.

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Rumours also suggested that Chezza would not return to the X Factor until bosses told her exactly who would be replacing fellow judge Dannii Minogue when she is on maternity leave.

However, Cole told the Daily Star that she will definitely be making her return as a judge and mentor stating: "Not long after the last show of the tour I'll be back on X Factor."

She added: "I love the show. I love the buzz of being on the opposite side of the desk. And I love the nurturing."

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Meanwhile, Cheryl who recently played Radio One's Big Weekend in Wales has also claimed that she was inspired by pop princess Britney Spears to get in shape.

The Parachute singer told Sunday Times magazine: "One woman said to me, 'I've got you on my fridge door to inspire me to go to the gym', and I felt like that about Britney when she did I'm A Slave 4 You."

Cheryl also recently revealed that she used to have an obsession with Destiny's Child singer Beyonce when growing up and wanted to look like her.

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