Cheryl Cole’s upcoming X Factor performance is becoming quite the talking point. Yesterday we heard that Cheryl would pre-record her performance of her debut solo single, Fight For This Love. Sources suggested that the full routine would be pre-recorded and slotted into the show at the appropriate time. However today, The Daily Mail claims that only the vocals will be pre-recorded and that Cheryl will mime to the vocal track.

An insider said: “Cheryl is the breakout star of Girls Aloud and there are big plans for her. Nobody – neither on The X Factor nor her record label Polydor – wants to see her fail, which is why we thought it was better for Cheryl to mime her performance.

“But, of course, Cheryl will be heavily criticised for not singing live and then returning to her judge’s chair to cast judgement on the hopefuls, who will have spent all week rehearsing and battling nerves.”

Personally, I have no problem with a pre-recorded performance, but I do have a problem with miming. Last year’s Britney Spears debacle should have taught the X Factor team something and it would seem unfair for all 11 remaining acts to have to sing live, whilst their mentor takes the easy option.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject below, as always!