British actor Robert Pattinson says Cheryl returning to The X Factor would be "good for the show".

The Girls Aloud beauty sat on the judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue for two seasons - eventually leaving in 2009.

Pattinson has revealed that he'd like to see the singer back on TV screens, telling the Daily Mail: "I would like to see Cheryl back on The UK X Factor. It is never going to be the same now Simon is not there anymore - but having Cheryl back would be good for the show.

He cheekily added: "It hasn't been the same since the two of them left - and if there is a chance to get her back Simon should. In fact Simon should do both shows. The US Show is midweek and the UK at weekends - come on Simon you have enough money to charter your own plane."

Cole is currently rehearsing ahead of Girls Alouds' comeback tour 'Ten' - celebrating a decade together in the industry.