'X Factor' Tulisa Contostavlos turns to Cheryl Cole for advice
The N-Dubz star is said to have sent a string of texts to the Girls Aloud singer, who replied with advice on how to deal with on-air disagreements - such as the one regarding Misha B and her alleged bullying.
Contostavlos asked her predecessor what the best approach for healing the rift with Kelly Rowland would be and how to prevent further clashes with her fellow judges.
A source told the Sunday Mirror: "The row with Kelly really got to her and she has been on good terms with Cheryl for a while so she sent her some messages to see if she could help.
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"Cheryl has been through it all and told her to just enjoy herself and try to patch things up with Kelly. Tulisa feels much better, thanks to Cheryl."
Cole had previously sent good luck flowers to Contostavlos ahead of her debut as an X Factor j! udge ear lier this year.
Contostavlos has also rubbished claims that Cole would return to The X Factor in any capacity.