Simon Cowell has reportedly axed his big return to the UK X Factor as the news of his pregnant gal-pal spread across the globe.
The 53-year old music mogul was due to invite judges Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger to his 45million pound yacht in the South of France to dish out their categories, but has backed out from making an appearance on the talent contest.
Sources said that Cowell broke the news yesterday and ITV bosses are reportedly very furious at this last-minute cancellation, as all arrangements for his comeback had been finalized, the Mirror reported.
Cowell is expecting a baby with friend, Andrew Silverman's wife, Lauren, who is expected to get up to 3million pounds under a prenuptial deal, is 10-weeks pregnant. The couple has filed for divorce but is reportedly set to fight over child custody.