Cheryl warned to ‘stay in her lane’ by Sinitta over X Factor rumours

Cheryl is rumoured to be joining Simon Cowell at Judges' Houses
Back off: Cheryl has been warned by Sinitta
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Emma Powell7 September 2017
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Sinitta has sent out a strong warning to Cheryl to steer clear of The X Factor.

Sinitta, 53, said Cheryl needs to “stay in her lane” after it was reported that the Fight For This Love singer is being lined up to join Simon Cowell at Judges’ Houses – a role previously held by Sinitta.

“You can't look like that, have hair like that, have Liam [Payne], have the perfect baby, the perfect body, the perfect face, be a pop star, be drop-dead gorgeous and take Judges' House,” Sinitta told The Sun.

“She needs to stay in her lane a little bit. I love you, Chez, but don't even go there – not that I'm bothered.”

Stripping off: Sinitta on The X Factor covered in leaves
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“I thought I was coming back, but now I've heard Cheryl is coming back. Simon has been a bit quiet – on text messages and WhatsApp.”

The So Macho singer – who once famously stepped out naked, bar a few leaves to cover her modesty – was replaced by Mel B on last year’s show.

She said she is fine with Cowell inviting other celebrities to join him, but that Cheryl taking the music mogul up on the offer would be “below the belt”.

Sinitta continued: “Well let's put it this way - has Cheryl ever done Simon's judges' houses? Would it be appropriate? Would she wear leaves?

“It's like I'm defending my job. Not that my face doesn't look better.

“I'm behind them 100 per cent. But Cheryl doing judges' houses - that's a little below the belt.”

The X Factor 2017 launch

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