Simon's back on X Factor: Simon Cowell has his say via satellite link

When Simon Cowell broke the news to ITV top brass that he would not be a regular judge on The X Factor this year, he assured them he would try to stay involved with the show.

And, just one day before the biggest final yet, at Wembley Arena, he is planning to make his presence felt.

While he cannot make the 24-hour round trip across the Atlantic because of his commitments on the U.S. version of The X Factor, Cowell has asked for a satellite link so he can watch the final live in his home in Los Angeles tomorrow.

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