Simon Cowell has reportedly snubbed former X Factor winner Steve Brookstein, by failing to invite him to his 50th birthday party.

The music mogul has invited all of his other recording artists past and present to to attend the party in October.

A source told The Mirror: “Simon’s been planning this party for months and the guest list is phenomenal – a Who’s Who of the celebrity world.

“All his recording artists – bar Steve Brookstein – have been invited. And all the judges on his shows from both sides of the Atlantic.”

Simon was probably worried that Steve would turn up with a box full of eggs, ready for war!