Cowell: Cheryl doesn't want Louis on ‘X Factor’

Simon Cowell has admitted Cheryl Cole doesn't want Louis Walsh to return to 'The X Factor'.

The show boss is determined to have the music mogul, who has mentored on the last 10 series of the show, sitting alongside him and the former Girls Aloud singer on the judging panel later this year.

However, the 54-year-old star will have to fight for Walsh as the brunette beauty, who is returning after a four-year break, isn't keen on working with the Irishman.

Speaking at the London Cabaret Club VIP Launch at The Collection, Cowell explained: "She [Cheryl] doesn't want Louis to come back, but he'll be back ... I want him to come back. We work really well together. I couldn't imagine it [without him]."

Despite Cole's anger about the possibility of Walsh' return, Cowell believes the ‘Promise This’ singer is looking forward to getting back into the show after she made her mark when she led Alexandra Burke and Joe McElderry to victory in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

Cowell said: "She's keen. She's looking forward to coming back, I think."

Meanwhile, Cowell appeared to be enjoying himself at the launch last night as he turned up with Lauren Silverman, with whom he has three-month-old son Eric, on his arm.

Louis, 61, and Cowell's ex-girlfriend Sinitta also attended the opening event in Chelsea.

Guests were treated to a performance from Alexandra and former Westlife singer Brian McFadden.