It looks like Simon Cowell has been busy with the thumbscrews this week. Why else would Dannii Minogue be defending his decision to save John and Edward Grimes on last week’s show?

Minogue told Metro: “Looking back at last Sunday, Simon was actually right in making the decision he made. He did it on the moment.

“I know that because I was looking right in his face and it was a split decision. But ultimately the public put both acts in the bottom two.”

She added: “I’m not scared of being fired by Simon because of last week.

“It’s his show so he can make those decisions at any given time. All I can do is turn up to work and do what I do and say what I think.”