X Factor judge Simon Cowell has told The Sun that he is not dating his ex Sinitta. His denial comes after news emerged recently of his split from long-term girlfriend Terri Seymour.

Simon and Sinitta were spotted out together on Sunday but the X Factor boss said, “Any talk about us being back together is “ridiculous”.

“I’ve known Sinitta for 20 years and we are the best of friends. Maybe that’s strange for some people to understand.”

Simon, 49, added that he and Terri were still on good terms saying that “Everything is fine” between the pair.