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Thornton: 'Cowell fired me to create headlines'

Former 'X Factor' presenter Kate Thornton launched a stinging attack on Simon Cowell today.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2009 - 07:21

Former 'X Factor' presenter Kate Thornton launched a stinging attack on Simon Cowell today.

Thornton hosted the reality talent show for three years until she was axed in 2007.

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