She's only just finally confirmed that she'll be back on The X Factor but it seems that, whenever any vacancy pops up on a TV talent show, Cheryl Cole is the go-to first choice for speculation.
The former Girls Aloud star has been named the early bookies' favourite to replace Kylie Minogue on The Voice UK - despite the fact that she'd have to film the Blind Auditions during the time that The X Factor is airing its live finals. Hmm.
She's been given 3/1 odds by Paddy Power, putting her marginally ahead of Geri Halliwell on 5/1 and Adele on 7/1.
Cheryl Cole (WENN)
Jessie J, who coached on the BBC show's first two series, is also on 7/1; while Jamelia is on 8/1 and Kylie's sister Dannii Minogue has 12/1 odds alongside Emma Bunton.
Other notable additions to the list include Robbie Williams on 25/1, Taylor Swift on 33/1, Andrea Begley on 66/1, Pharrell Williams and Britney Spears on 100/1 and Madonna a very distant long shot on 500/1.
It is not known if Kylie's departure will be followed by similar exits from will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones or Ricky Wilson; but the Australian superstar cited her Kiss Me Once tour as the reason behind her decision to throw in the towel.
Her act Jamie Johnson came fourth in last week's finale.
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