Cheryl Cole is to support Black Eyed Peas on their upcoming UK arena tour this summer.

The X Factor judge and Girls Aloud star will play with the American pop act at eight shows as part of their 'The E.N.D. World Tour' in May and early June.

Two years ago Cole contributed vocals to the will.i.am track 'Heartbreaker' and he returned the favour in 2009 by co-producing her debut album '3 Words' and singing on three tracks.

The Black Eyed Peas / Cheryl Cole tour takes in the following shows:

• London O2 Arena – May 5/6
• Birmingham LG Arena – 8
• Manchester MEN Arena – 23/24
• London O2 Arena – 27/28
• Birmingham LG Arena – June 1

(by Scott Colothan)