Cheryl Cole - unveils her waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London

Cheryl Cole came face to face with her waxwork and gasped: "It's mind-blowing - it looks so real."

The Girls Aloud and X Factor star was amazed as she got her first glimpse of the model in the "A-lister" room at Madame Tussauds in London.

But Cheryl, 27, admitted it was a also a strange experience. Gingerly touching its nose, fingers and hair, she added: "It's weird, I can't explain how strange it is - I don't really see myself like that." Check out 9 more images after the jump.