For most folk, being sacked from a job would see them run a mile from any affiliation with the said company or brand. However, for Pop pretender Cheryl Cole, it’s quite the opposite.

The singer – who was sensationally axed from the X Factor USA earlier this year – was spotted rocking custom made X Factor tights when she arrived at Los Angeles’ LAX airport last night.

It’s little surprise that Cole wouldn’t want to dissolve her association with the show. After all, for 3 years straight, it was the only the thing which kept her joke of a career afloat. From the tabloid headlines, to the fast food albums she’d only serve up when the show was on, to the annual lip-synched performances she’d give, resulting in mega-sales. She rode the show for all it was worth, and isn’t looking to stop straddling anytime soon.

In any case, here’s hoping this is simply cheeky means of garnering attention, rather than a legit re-association to the show. For, both the UK and Stateside incarnations are doing just fine without her.

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