London, October 9 : Whitney Houston is set to make a guest appearance on the hit television music talent show ‘The X-Factor’.

The singer will perform for the UK TV, her first time in 12 years, on October 18.

"It should be a fun night. I am a fan of Simon Cowell''s and look forward to meeting him," the BBC quoted her as saying.

Whitney will also release her comeback album ‘I Look To You’ the day before her performance on the show.

Other high-profilers to take to the microphone on this series of The X Factor include Robbie Williams and Amy Winehouse. (ANI)