Rowetta to see lawyers over Cheryl Cole

Rowetta has threatened legal action after a sample of her voice was allegedly mimed by another performer during Cheryl Cole's rendition of 'Fight For This Love' at the Brit Awards.

The former Happy Mondays singer and X Factor star had reportedly refused to let Cole use a sample from her song 'Be' during the performance on Tuesday night's awards ceremony.

Writing on her Facebook page, Rowetta said: "Can't believe they used my sample at The Brits, after saying they'd have to use something else, because they didn't want me to sing it there. Very flattered, but also disappointed! :-(

"Haven't been able to get hold of anyone at Polydor this morning, they're probably still hungover from all the parties! We will be seeing our lawyers."

She added of Cole's performance: "To be honest I wasn't watching properly, just listening out to see if they used the sample, then was in shock once it came on. I don't have a problem with her.

"I'm going to practice miming and maybe they'll let me appear next year... Kasabian were fab and loved Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys (all the live ones)."