Walsh would reject 'X Factor' offer

Kimberley Walsh has revealed that she would have rejected an offer to fill in for Cheryl Cole on The X Factor while she had malaria.

Speaking to Bang Showbiz, the star said that it "wouldn't be appropriate" for her to replace her Girls Aloud bandmate, despite their "similar opinions".

However, she added: "Nicole Scherzinger will be interesting to watch - it's a good way for the public to get to know her better."

Magic Numbers host Stephen Mulhern recently claimed that producers should have asked Walsh before hiring Scherzinger.