Minogue upset over 'X Factor' rumours

Dannii Minogue has admitted that she is upset over rumours surrounding her behaviour on The X Factor.

Tabloid reports have claimed that the Aussie popstar is jealous of new judge Cheryl Cole. She has also been accused of snubbing the Girls Aloud star at the programme's press launch this summer.

"We're friendly and we love the job and we get on at work," Dannii insisted. "Everyone wants a big showdown, but I don't get it."

She continued: "As for all the stuff about who I was sitting next to at the press launch - well, I was told where to sit. Everyone looked at those pictures and saw something else. I'd never say: 'I'm not going to sit next to Cheryl', so I actually found that really upsetting."

Minogue also claimed that Louis Walsh is currently her least favourite co-star following his recent press jibes. The Irish judge predicted that the singer would be axed from the programme earlier this month.

"Louis can be funny with me, he has his moments," she said. "He's always rattling on, saying nasty things about me, but is then very nice to my face. Oh well. Last year I don't think he took me seriously at all. I don't think he thought I was a threat."

The X Factor continues Saturday at 7.25pm on ITV1.