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X Factor Fergie follows in Cheryl Cole's footsteps

By London Lite Last updated at 13:16pm on 09.11.09

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Cheryl Cole came to the rescue of Black Eyed Peas last night by lending Fergie a pair of her shoes.

Shoe swap: Fergie performs with the Black Eyed Peas on X Factor wearing Cheryl Cole's heels

Due to a luggage mix up, Fergie was without footwear to match her outfit for the band's performance on last night's X Factor results show.

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To the amusement of Cheryl and Simon, Fergie later said: �Thank you Cheryl Cole for letting me borrow your shoes. She is a size smaller than me so they're a bit of a squeeze�.

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The band also performed last night at the Hammersmith Apollo for BBC Switch Live. There were no such wardrobe slips for Leona Lewis, who looked fresh as a daisy after performing on the show last night.