Ceberano enjoying Aussie 'X Factor'

Singer Kate Ceberano has admitted that she is quickly becoming the "nice" judge on the Australian version of the X Factor.

"I'm very much the Sharon Osbourne character," she told Aussie newspaper The Sunday Telegraph.

"Having recently become a mother, I'm maternal about the acts I put through. Once I see someone that has this star quality I then discourage the protests of the other judges. I'm really loving it."

Further auditions for the show, which premieres in February, are taking place today, Monday and Tuesday in Sydney.