Imbruglia Is New Aussie X Factor Judge

The Torn hitmaker first found fame in her home country in the early 1990s with her role on hit Aussie soap opera Neighbours.

She left to launch a music career, finding global stardom with Torn, and has since released four albums.

But now it has emerged Imbruglia is to be a TV star Down Under once again - she's confirmed long-running rumours she will be a mentor and judge on Simon Cowell's hit singing show when its second season launches later this year (10).

Taking to her Twitter.com page, she writes, "Finally I can share my good news. I am off to Oz to be a judge on X Factor!! So excited. I love the show and can't wait to get started."

Imbruglia is not the only Aussie singer to grace The X Factor - Kylie Minogue's pop star sister Dannii is a judge on the U.K. version of the show.