X Factor judge Cheryl Cole was nearly in tears after hearing Simon Cowell's song for Haiti, according to reports.

The Girls Aloud star, 26, appeared upset when she heard the new version of Everybody Hurts, which has been recorded to raise money for Haiti’s quake victims.

Cole features on the REM song, alongside a host of other artists including Miley Cyrus, Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle and James Morrison.

Singer Mika, who also performs on the track, which was recorded in London, said: 'I have friends from France whose families have been directly affected in Haiti. They lost relatives and their homes.

'I have a collection of Haiti paintings in my flat, so it’s a place close to me.' The Lollipop singer added: 'I’m looking at different ways I can do something.'