Amanda Holden revealed that she knew Simon Cowell was intending to leave American Idol for a new X Factor series, she also admitted that she thinks Cowell will bring Paula Abdul back for the show.

Holden told The News Of The World: “It’s not such a shock to me. Simon hinted to Piers and me late last year that he may be leaving and taking The X Factor to the US instead.

“My prediction is Simon will bring Paula Abdul out of the toy box and let her play on The X Factor panel!”

She added: “As for the other judges, who knows? Beyoncé would be good – and maybe Megan Fox, because she has a crush on the Cowell!

“Simon and three girls would be ace – imagine the sexual tension!”