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X FACTOR judge Dannii Minogue says she loves co-star Cheryl Cole.

She has quashed rumours that she was about to quit “because she doesn’t get as much airtime” as new girl Cheryl.

And the Aussie babe says far from being at war – they have joined forces to battle show chief Simon Cowell.

Last night angry Dannii, 36, insisted: “I’m not jealous. I’m not furious. We are all one big happy family.”

Dannii and Cheryl, 25, are the best of pals and it is Simon Cowell, 48, who the pop beauties have a problem with, because they feel he has become too bossy.

The girls shared lunch every day during the show’s auditions and were often seen gossiping together.

Dannii also bought Cheryl an expensive birthday gift from posh store Harvey Nichols.

She said: “I love being a part of The X Factor and the judges and I are all having so much fun this year.”

Dannii also explained that Cheryl featured on the show more than her because she missed two audition days.

And a friend added last night: “The idea that Dannii hates Cheryl and wants to quit is a complete joke.”