Danni Minogue denies split rumours

  X factor judge DANNI MINOGUE has dismissed speculation that she has split from boyfriend KRIS SMITH, insisting she's "committed" to their relationship.

  Reports emerged over twitter when some ambitious tweets were made at the weekend (28-29May11)claiming Minogue and Smith, who became parents to son Ethan last July (10), had decided to part ways.

  Minogue recently returned to her native Australia after pulling out of her judging role on Britain's The X Factor reality show, and she's spoken out to tell fans she's "happy" to be home in Melbourne with her family.

  In a statement obtained by Australia's Herald Sun newspaper, the pair says, "Thanks for your concern. We're happy to be back at home in Melbourne together as a family.

  "We are committed to our relationship and Ethan as always."