Former X-Factor judge Cheryl Cole has revealed that she's "so proud" of her former acts' success a year on from their time on the show. 

Referring specifically to Rebecca Ferguson and 'Swagger Jagger' star Cher Lloyd, the 'Promise This' hitmaker took to her official Twitter account this morning (November 23) to write about her excitement at their incredible progress:

"Feels like I've blinked and we're back in November, it's been a crazy year. So proud of what my girls have achieved @CherLloyd and @RebeccaFMusic are doing so well!!"

18-year-old Lloyd has previously spoken out about Cole's lack of communication since leaving The X Factor, and even admitted: "maybe she's been busy and I've been busy too. People automatically assume that you're gonna be best buddies - it doesn't work like that".

Watch Cole's raunchy new 'Tear It Up' commercial for Hunger TV here: