Cheryl released her debut solo single "Fight for This Love", from her debut album 3 Words, the video was shot in 2009 by director Ray Kay, and the second and third single's videos from the album were shot by Vincent Haycock and AlexandLiane, respectively.

In Cheryl's first year on the show, she ended up as the victorious judge when Alexandra Burke was crowned the fifth winner of The X Factor on 13 December 2008.

[1] Cheryl returned for the sixth series in 2009 and was given the boys category (made up of male contestants aged 16 to 25).

[2] Cheryl emerged as the winning judge for a second consecutive year after Joe McElderry was crowned the sixth winner of The X Factor.

The Show generally consisted of the group performing singles and unheard songs as well as intercepted with sketches and interaction with the audience.