X Factor hanger on, Sinitta, has claimed that Dannii Minogue’s girls are by far the biggest threat to Simon Cowell on this year’s series.

Sinitta told the Daily Star Sunday: “Dannii is going to be a huge threat. It was a huge shock when we found out she’s managed to get Kylie onside. Simon and I were incredibly jealous, really impressed.

“But you have to hand it to Dannii. She has come out firing on all cylinders this year. Dannii’s bringing everything she’s got to the fight. She’s definitely won round one by fighting dirty, but Simon is not just going to roll over and die.”

Sinitta also claimed that Cheryl and Louis will struggle on this years series.

She commented: “Cheryl is definitely going to find it a lot harder this year. She wants the sweet taste of success but I don’t think she’s going to get it. Simon’s not going to let her have her own way or have it easy this year.

“And Dannii has come back being so strong, not to mention the fact she looks amazing. Dannii’s hair and fashion choices are just fantastic so Cheryl is not the golden girl anymore. The public were so in love with Cheryl last year but she’s got a lot to live up to and I think she will find it hard.

“I also think Louis will struggle. He has one strong group but that’s it.”