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Cheryl Cole Snubs 'X Factor' Musical Opening

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Cheryl Cole was notably absent from the list of stars who turned out to see the 'X Factor' musical 'I Can't Sing' when it premiered in London on Wednesday night.

Despite her much-publicised recent announcement that she was to return to the TV talent show after a three-year break, Cheryl didn't join the likes of Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sinitta, who all turned out to show their full support for the show.

Cheryl Cole was notably absent from the opening night of the 'X Factor' musical 'I Can't Sing'

Although the singer claimed her no-show was due to being too busy recording her upcoming fourth album, some have speculated it was actually the musical's content that put her off going to its opening.

'I Can't Sing' features a character loosely based on Cheryl called Jordy - a self-absorbed popstar who is seen kissing a statue of her footballer ex-husband and calling everybody "pet" in a North East accent - so frankly if she'd given the excuse of washing her hair we wouldn't have blamed her.

However, 'X Factor' boss Simon Cowell, who is also one of the musical's co-producers, clearly doesn't agree, as he told The Sun, "I think she bottled it," before adding that he "loves" the show.

Harry Hill, who wrote the musical, has spoken previously about his 'Jordy' character, saying he didn't want to upset Cheryl with his parody version of her.

'X Factor' presenter Dermot O'Leary - also parodied in the musical as needy TV personality Liam O'Deary - was also absent from the event.

Meanwhile, Simon's pal Sinitta turned heads at the event for all the wrong reasons, as she came dangerously close to a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet.

'I Can't Sing' Opening Night: Red Carpet Arrivals

I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical - Opening Night - The London Palladium(01 of35)

Carol Vorderman arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Amanda Holden attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Simon Cowell and Harry Hill arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Jessica Wright arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Kate Garraway arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Caroline Flack arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Caroline Flack arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Ashley Roberts arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Union J arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Jamelia arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Stacey Soloman arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Christopher Biggins and Cilla Black arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Jessica Wright and Mark Wright arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Pete Waterman arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Myleene Klass arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Sinitta arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Terry Wogan and wife arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Rylan Clark and boyfriend arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Matt Richardsonattending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Lizzie Cundy attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Russell Kane and Lyndsey Cole attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Harry Hill and Steve Brown attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Joanna Page (left) and James Thornton attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Gok Wan attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Ronnie Corbett attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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David Walliams attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Kate Beckinsale attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Sinitta and Louis Walsh attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Sinitta attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Matt Cardle attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Lorraine Kelly attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Harry Hill (left), Sean Foley (centre) and Steve Brown attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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