New X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has claimed if Cheryl Cole wanted to return to the panel, producers would have no problem sacking her.
Tulisa and Kelly Rowland were brought in to replace Cheryl and Dannii Minogue, who both quit the show earlier this year.
However, the N-Dubz singer feels the job is still Cheryl’s and anyone would be sacked to make way for her return.
Speaking to The Sun, she claimed: “It’s her role, it was hers for years and she should come first when it comes to that role.
“You don’t know who could be going either, it could be any of us if she was to come back.”
Despite this view, Tulisa did admit say she felt like she had made a good impression on X Factor boss Simon Cowell.
The X Factor continues on ITV1 at 8pm this evening.
Would it be fair for Cheryl to return at the expence of another judge?
Keep it central!



I think they should keep the panel of judges they have now as they seem to be doing ok.i dont think Cheryl should come back unless it is a guest appearance on one or two of the shows.
Agreed.
I don’t think she should be able to return at the drop of a hat, as much as I love her, she ditched us for the USA which ultimately didn’t work out for her…so I don’t think she should come back.
Keep Tulisa!!!!
Tulisa, you are doing a far better job than Cheryl did all the time she was on x Factor.
They would be idiots to have her back. The new judging panel are the best yet, all about the auditionee’s instead of themselves.