Minogue: 'Cole lyrics get me every time'

Dannii Minogue has backed her fellow X Factor judge Cheryl Cole to win the 'Best British Female' award at the Brit Awards next month.

The 'Promise This' singer faces competition from artists including Ellie Goulding and Paloma Faith in the category. However, Minogue told AOL Music that she is a fan of the 27-year-old's music.

"Cheryl Cole has stormed the charts with her records and beguiled us all with her charm," she said. "I love that her lyrics are passionate and personal - they get me every time."

Cole is also nominated for 'Best British Single', but Minogue admitted that she hopes Matt Cardle can triumph in the category.

"The most exciting for me has to be the Matt Cardle nomination for 'When We Collide'," she said. "I would love to see him collecting an award for this monster single. It couldn't happen to a nicer person - this is your year Mr Cardle!"

The Brit Awards will be broadcast live on ITV1 from the O2 Arena on February 15.