According to a Mirror Exclusive Simon Cowell admitted only 5 minutes after the end of the X factor show last week that he already regretted sending Maria home.

Simon Cowell confessed: “I made the wrong decision. If I’d have had five minutes more to think about it, I would have sent The Conway Sisters home.

“I acted out of loyalty, but this show is about talent. Maria should have stayed. The Conways don’t have a chance of winning this competition.”

Its a bit late now isn’t it Simon!