Osbourne backs Cole for 'X Factor'

Sharon Osbourne has backed Cheryl Cole to replace her on The X Factor.

Osbourne quit as a judge on the ITV talent search last week amid rumours of clashes with Dannii Minogue and salary disputes.

The Girls Aloud singer is one of the names reportedly being lined up to step into her shoes, along with Mel B, Lulu and Charlotte Church.

Osbourne told Radio 1: "I think they will replace me. I have heard they are asking certain people. I think they are asking Cheryl Cole, who I love. There are also asking Mel B. It will be interesting and give the show a different look."

She denied reports that she left the show after bosses refused to give her a £1 million pay rise to take part in the upcoming fifth series.

She said: "Yes, I was negotiating with them over money. I asked for a ridiculous amount of money and they offered me an obscene amount of money but it wouldn't change it, because I feel it is just time to move on.

"But we are all overpaid anyway! That's why we are all spoilt brats."

Osbourne is now rumoured to be in talks to compete in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.