Melanie C 'wants career advice from Cole'

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Melanie C has claimed that she wants advice from Cheryl Cole about relaunching her solo career.

The former Spice Girl, who is currently starring in West End show Blood Brothers, praised the X Factor judge for reaching number one with her album 3 Words.

"Cheryl is doing incredibly well - her performance on The X Factor was fantastic," she told the Daily Star.

"I think she could probably give me some advice about my solo career. I've halted my new solo album because I wanted to put all of my energy into the show.

"As soon as I feel like I'm really mastering it then I’ll be back in the studio. After having my baby I never knew how I'd feel, so I was leaving everything open."

Melanie C released her last studio album This Time in March 2007.

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