X Factor choreographer Brian Friedman has said that it doesn’t matter if Cheryl Cole mimes on Sunday night’s X Factor, as this is not her competition.

He told Radio One Newsbeat: “I have not heard that Cheryl’s pre-recording.

“I can only compare this to other performers out there; Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Britney Spears. They’ve all mimed at award shows and other various occasions.

“This is not Cheryl’s competition. She’s already competed in one before on TV, she’s proven herself as an artist so I don’t think it would really matter.”