Adele will make her live comeback in December.

The British singer has been forced to cancel a string of dates in the UK and US dates after falling ill. At first she had laryngitis and then she was diagnosed with a vocal cord haemorrhage.

Adele underwent surgery for the condition and is now recovering. The operation went so well she feels ready to take to the stage again.

The 23-year-old was booked to perform at the finale of the British version of The X Factor months ago and it's been agreed the arrangement can go ahead.

"Her management said this week she is still planning to make it. It's amazing news for fans and viewers," a source told British newspaper The Sun.

Simon Cowell apparently decided she would be perfectly placed to sing on the last episode of the contest after watching her perform at the BRIT Awards earlier this year.

Adele is now at home resting as she's determined to give the December show her all.

The X Factor is renowned for getting big-name acts to perform in the finale. The stars usually collaborate with the last three contestants competing to win a recording track.

It's been claimed Coldplay and Michael Bubl are also being lined up.

This year is the first time that Simon isn't on the programme's judging panel. He decided to focus on the American version of the show, and apparently won't travel to the UK to watch the final.

"He's not coming unless he changes his mind at the last minute," a source insisted.