Michelle Collins, best known as Eastenders Cindy Beale, has landed a role in new ITV drama, Rock Rivals.

The show is inspired by The X Factor and Michelle will played an acid tongued judge.

A source told The Sun: “We’ve been hunting around for just the right person for this role and it’s been hard. But Michelle has everything we were looking for – she’s a great actress and can be tough as old boots. She won’t mince her words – just like the real X Factor bunch.”

This news contradicts earlier reports that Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie had signed up for the roles.