New job, new hair! Cheryl Cole unveils newly-dyed lighter locks at X Factor press conference after confirming her return
By SARAH BULL
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She's about to embark on a new chapter in her life, so a new look was very much called for.
So as Cheryl Cole arrived at the X Factor press conference on Tuesday after confirming her return to the show, she decided to use the occasion to unveil her newly-dyed, blonder than ever hair.
The 30-year-old singer looked thrilled her new look, which may have been inspired by pal Khloe Kardashian's appearance, as she arrived for the conference alongside music mogul Simon Cowell.
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New job, new look: Cheryl Cole unveiled her newly-dyed blonde hair at a press conference after announcing her return to The X Factor
Dressed to impress: Cheryl showed off her slim frame in a black net detail dress and Christian Louboutin heels
BFFs again: Cheryl and Simon put any animosity behind them as they posed up together
While Cheryl has been rocking the dip dye for the past few weeks, it appears she made the decision to extend the blonde look every further - embracing a lighter look.
Along with her new hair, Cheryl looked stunning in a fitted black dress, which featured a netted top, for the occasion.
She paired the dress with her favourite pair of Christian Louboutin heels, which she recently tweeted about, and sunglasses.
Meanwhile, Simon looked equally delighted about the prospect of working with Cheryl again, flashing a wide smile to photographers as he headed into the conference.
Shady lady: Cheryl finished off her look with a pair of sunglasses
Fashionista: Cheryl looked sleek and stylish at the press conference
Camera swarm: Hundreds of photographers clamoured to snap Cheryl
Wearing his usual uniform of a black jumper and jeans, new father Simon also gave the thumbs up as he made his way inside.
The pair's appearance at the conference came after Cheryl revealed she is 'happy and excited' to make her return to the ITV talent show.
She said: 'I’m very happy and excited to be returning to The X Factor. I’m inspired and ready to find new talent and potential pop stars. It’s going to be a fun series.'
Delighted: Simon Cowell flashed a thumbs up as he arrived for the event at 40 Dover Street
Over here, Simon! Photographers clamoured to get the best shots possible of Simon and Cheryl
The news comes as it was reported that Cheryl has signed a £1.5million deal to return to the show, which she was previously on the judging panel for from 2008 to 2010.
And Cheryl's bumper contract will reportedly be worth £500,000 more than any other judge on the programme except for Simon.
The music mogul reportedly earns more than £8million a year from both The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, on which he is also a judge, combined.
What a difference! The look is in sharp contrast to Cheryl's appearance when she was announced as a judge on X Factor USA in 2011
According to The Sun newspaper, a friend of the former Girls Aloud singer said: 'This is nothing to do with the money. She loves the show and has unfinished business.'
Cheryl and Simon fell out when he fired her from the panel of the US version of the show three years ago, but the singer is said to see this year's series as an opportunity for a fresh start.
A friend of Cheryl added to the newspaper: 'Simon has been begging her to go back for years. But only now is the time right.
'She feels like a different person to the last time she was on the show — she can finally be happy.'
'I'm back!' Cheryl Cole took to her Instagram account to confirm she is returning to The X Factor panel
Confirmation: Simon took to Twitter to reveal Cheryl will be returning to The X Factor judging panel this yearSimon - who was a judge on the show from 2004 to 2010 - has also confirmed he will reprise his role on the panel this year.
He said in a press release: 'I am so happy that Cheryl has agreed to join The X Factor again. The last time we worked together in the UK was incredible and produced some really successful artists. Obviously the plan is to do the same again... so it's back to work!'
Simon is said to have spent the last few months trying to convince the singer to return to the programme and finally got his way when she reportedly negotiated a deal in private last week.
It has so far not been confirmed as to who will take up the remaining two judges seats but the new series is set to return later this year.
Despite previously announcing he was not returning to the judging panel in 2014, Louis Walsh is a huge favourite with bookmakers Paddy Power at 1/50 to also reprise his role as a panellist this year.
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What's more, Cheryl's bumper contract will reportedly be worth £500,000 more than any other judge on the programme except for Simon.
The music mogul reportedly earns more than £8million a year from both The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, on which he is a judge, combined.What's more, Cheryl's bumper contract will reportedly be worth £500,000 more than any other judge on the programme except for Simon.
The music mogul reportedly earns more than £8million a year from both The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, on which he is a judge, combined.
He is said to have spent the last few months trying to convince the singer to return to the programme and finally got his way when she reportedly negotiated a deal in private last week.
The music mogul reportedly earns more than £8million a year from both The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, on which he is a judge, combined.
He is said to have spent the last few months trying to convince the singer to return to the programme and finally got his way when she reportedly negotiated a deal in private last week.
He is said to have spent the last few months trying to convince the singer to return to the programme and finally got his way when she reportedly negotiated a deal in private last week.
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