Cruz: 'I forgot Cheryl Cole could sing'

Taio Cruz has admitted that he was "surprised" by Cheryl Cole's singing talent when they teamed up in the recording studio.

The musician wrote and produced the track 'Stand Up' for Cole's debut solo album 3 Words earlier this year.

Discussing their collaboration, Cruz told BBC News: "I was quite pleasantly surprised. A lot of people - including myself - had forgotten that she could sing, so when she went into the booth, I was like, 'Wow, you can really do this'."

He added: "She is exactly the person you see on TV. Her personality is not false, she's a lovely, laid back confident woman, who loves her music and we made some good tunes together."

The 'Break Your Heart' star went on to confirm that he would be willing to write songs for "anyone" because he likes his music to be "out there".

Last week, Cruz called for Cole to release 'Stand Up' as her third solo single.