X Factor judge Simon Cowell has this week blasted Take That for releasing their latest single, Rule The World in the same week Leona Lewis releases her bid for number one, Bleeding Love.

Simon told BANG Showbiz: “I am annoyed Take That have chosen to release their new single at the same time as Leona. I just don’t know why they would do that.

I am confused as to why Simon Cowell thinks that Take That owe Leona Lewis any favours. Wasn’t it enough that they sang with Leona on last year’s X factor live final, helping her win the XF title?

I personally think Simon is worried that Take That will wipe the floor with Leona once they release their Oscar tipped, world class song. He should be!