X Factor: Cheryl's return confirmed by Dermot O'Leary

For months there has been speculation as to whether Cheryl will return to The X Factor in 2018. The 34-year-old singer briefly appeared on the ITV singing competition last year when she helped Simon Cowell pick his acts during the Judges' Houses stage. Cameo: The 34-year-old singer briefly appeared on the ITV singing competition last year when she helped Simon Cowell pick his acts during the Judges' Houses stage Two's company: Cheryl became a judge on The X Factor in 2008 Last year's panel featured Simon, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger. Fantastic four: Last year's panel featured Simon, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger - it is not known who will return Not a fan: It was previously reported that Cheryl had demanded that Louis was not brought back - and that Sinitta would not be included if she made a comeback Cheryl had been feuding for ten years with Louis Walsh, 65, though the Irish judge divulged he had mended the fight with the new mum in an interview with The Sun. Out of the loop: Nicole Scherzinger revealed that she is yet to learn her fate as she claimed the mentors don't find out if they have been hired again until the same month the show returns Meanwhile, Dermot told OK magazine that Simon had calmed down his working schedule since becoming a father.