Cheryl Cole On Course For Singles Chart Record

Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole's first solo single is on course to become the year's biggest-seller so far.

"Fight For This Love" sold more copies on its first day than Alexandra Burke's single Bad Boys - the current UK number one - did on its first day last week.

Cheryl Cole performed her song on Sunday's X Factor results show which left chief judge Simon Cowell suitably impressed.

Cowell, whose Syco record label is home to last year's X Factor winner Burke, added: "Unfortunately, you're going to be number one next week."

I admit I have not always viewed Cheryl Cole as a credible pop singer. She is just a pretty face but this song is incredible. I listened to it weeks ago and still like it very much.

Hence I am not really surprised that Cheryl Cole is in pole position to top the singles chart but also setting the standard for other singers with this song.