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Simon, obviously Cheryl's back. We're so happy. How did you do it? What did you do?
I charmed her.
Was there anything in particular that made her change her mind?
Do you know why she came back? When we had a conversation in my house, we were talking
about the talent in that final year, 2010 - One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson, Cher Lloyd,
Matt Cardle - we just had great people. And we just suddenly thought 'we want to do the
same thing all over again. And that was the incentive to do it - the belief that there
are still great people in this country left.
And I want to ask about One Direction. What an amazing year for them, massive X Factor
stars. What is next for the 1D boys?
They're now doing stadiums now, so they're going to have a big year.
Any TV shows, possibly?
They're going to do a TV special.
And can I just say congratulations on being a dad. What is it like? What is the highlight
of being a dad?
Best feeling in the world.
And is baby Eric more like mum or dad?
Dad.
Brilliant. Thank you Simon.
Very, very funny. And whenever he used to... He used to make fun of us all the time on
his TV show, but it always made me laugh, so when he came to us with the idea, I thought
he would be the perfect person to do this.
And there have been stories about things breaking down. Are you nervous about how it's going
to go tonight?
Well, it's a big production, so these things happen. That's why you have all the previews,
and you work everything out. But it worked out fine in the end. I've been to two of the
shows, but they've assured me it's going to work tonight.
And have you brought any of your possible fourth X Factor judges to see the show? Will
you be bringing them?
Well maybe, Louis. But you know, nothing's been decided yet. I mean, I would love Louis
to come back and do the show. I can't really imagine it without him. Other people have
different views, so we have to agree on it. But a lot of the stuff I've read about in
the press. I mean, I haven't spoken to these people.
-Really. Rihanna? -No!