The feisty judge has spoken out about her relationship with her fellow judge Cheryl, 27, and X Factor boss Simon Cowell, 51.
Minogue, 39, told British newspaper the News of the World: 'I have my strength back this year to say what I b***** want to say.'
Dannii added: 'He's [Simon] definitely talking to Cheryl more because they are mates and sit next to each other. I can't hear what they're saying. I try to stay out of it but I don't not speak to him.'
Asked if Cowell fancies the Promise This singer, she said: 'Possibly, who doesn't fancy Cheryl? She's hot!'
Despite her previous frosty relationship with Cheryl, she says it has greatly improved.
Minogue added: 'We swapped numbers for the first time this year. It's nice to have that contact. She's sent me nice messages like when I had the baby. It's really sweet. I think we have bonded.'