cheryl coleDespite their claims otherwise, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue are still said to be fighting behind the scenes of The X Factor.

An inside source told the Sunday Mirror: “Cheryl knew she was the new girl and had to get her relationship with Dannii off to a good start.

“But they’ve reached a stalemate and it’s stayed like that.

“It’s like [Dannii and Sharon Osbourne] all over again but worse. Dannii doesnt like the fact that Cheryl is the star of the show and she is jealous of how close she is to Simon and Louis. Cheryl texts and calls them constantly, but she hasn’t even asked for Dannii’s number.

“The girls have tried to create a professional image in public, but the truth is they don’t even speak to each other.

“If they are standing together, they stare straight ahead or look round for someone to talk to rather than make any attempt at chatting.”

The source added: “Dannii’s arrival last year was not marked with anywhere near the same fanfare as Cheryl’s.

“But Dannii is not interested in being a support artist in the Cheryl Cole show. If things stay as they are, no one would be surprised if Dannii’s chair is empty this time next year.”