Cheryl Cole: Sexy Red Hot: Cheryl Cole proved why US TV executives should sign her up to the US X Factor, dazzling at the Elle Style Awards in a stunning floor length gown.

The Alexander McQueen scarlet dress was the talk of the red carpet on Monday night, as Cheryl was awarded the Best Music prize. The Girls Aloud star posed for pictures, but did not talk to waiting press. It comes as speculation mounts over her future with The X Factor, and whether she will join Simon Cowell on the US version.
Host Dermot O'Leary said Cowell was keeping quiet: "He just keeps saying it's all going to be revealed in a couple of weeks, and then it just isn't." Emma Watson was the big winner of the night, collecting the Style Icon prize. Tom Ford was named International Designer and Helena Christensen was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Fashion Award.