Simon Cowell not attending X Factor Saturday live show after horror fall

Simon Cowell: The X Factor judge will not appear on Saturday's live show
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Simon Cowell will not be appearing on the X Factor live show on Saturday night after falling down the stairs of his London home and injuring his neck.

But he is expected to return for the second part on Sunday, the Sun reported.

The talent show judge’s absence will mean Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne’s categories will now feature on tomorrow’s programme after initially being planned for Sunday.

Simon and Nicole Scherzinger’s groups will instead be the last to perform.

A source told the Sun: “Simon is expected to be fine for Sunday’s show, but right now he needs as much rest as possible – everyone knows he’s a workaholic and no one can stop him from returning.”

The music mogul was stretchered out of his house by paramedics on Friday morning wearing a neck brace after slipping while carrying a cup of hot milk.

According to reports, the music mogul is has now returned from hospital after undergoing tests, with his appearance on Saturday’s live X Factor in jeopardy.

He returned home around 4pm looking dazed, and according to the MailOnline told reporters at his front door: "I fainted and fell down the stairs. I've got a bit of concussion. I feel better now."

Simon is mentoring this year’s groups category, which he whittled down to just three acts with the help of Cheryl last week.

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