Dannii Minogue avoids 'X Factor' tour

Dannii Minogue has decided that she will not attend the X Factor tour - because she wants to stay away from Sharon Osbourne.

Tension between the two judges had reached boiling point by the time the latest series finished in December last year, and show boss Simon Cowell has threatened to sack both of them if their spats continue.

Minogue has opted to avoid the tour, which kicks off in Belfast tomorrow, by jetting off for a holiday. She will then return to her home country of Australia to film the next series of Australia's Got Talent.

"Dannii really wanted to go along, especially as she was the winner this year with Leon," a source told the Daily Star Sunday. "But she knows any more clashes with Sharon could risk her job as Simon Cowell has made it clear he wouldn't hesitate to sack both of them.

"Dannii is filming Australia's Got Talent in a few weeks so she won't be on the tour."