Minogue expecting 'X Factor' return

Dannii Minogue has confirmed that she is expecting to return to The X Factor next year.

The Aussie popstar revealed that Simon Cowell has asked her back for another series, despite recent rumours suggesting that she will be replaced on the judging panel.

"The producers and Simon tell me I am returning, so that's all I believe," Minogue told Closer magazine. "So unless I hear differently, then I'll be back."

Minogue also claimed that the current line-up of judges is the strongest in the show's five-year history.

"The panel works perfectly now with Simon, Louis, Cheryl and me. We have different opinions - it's very important," she explained. "The stories about Cheryl and I not getting on have made us both laugh. Cheryl's a wonderful person and does an amazing job. Her kindness is abundant."

Alexandra Burke was voted as the show's latest winner on Saturday night.