ITV Studios Commissioned for Cheryl Cole Special

LONDON: ITV1 has commissioned a one-off special starring Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole, Cheryl Cole’s Night In, from ITV Studios. 

The program will feature Cole performing songs from her new album and welcoming artists who have been her musical mentors, friends and influences, including Rihanna, Will Young and Alexandra Burke. Cole is also set to perform with will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, and other musical artists will be confirmed soon. Cheryl Cole’s Night In will be broadcast later in the year. It will be executive produced by Claire Horton and Michael Kelpie and produced by Simon Marsh for ITV Studios.

Cole commented: “2009 has been an incredible year for me with a number one single and a number one album and being part of the X Factor. And I couldn’t be happier that ITV have asked me to round off the year with my own show, working with some of my favorite artists.”

ITV’s controller of entertainment, John Kaye Cooper, said: “Cheryl started her journey on ITV1 on Popstars The Rivals and we’re delighted that she now has her own special on the same channel. It’s just testament to her very special talent.”

Claire Horton, the controller of entertainment at ITV Studios, added: “Cheryl is a national treasure and an artist which the entire family loves to watch, listen and see perform. We’re delighted to be producing this incredibly unique and exciting television special.”