Terri confronts "silly little man" Cowell

'The X Factor'

Simon Cowell was labelled a "silly little man" by his girlfriend following reports of a fling with model Jasmine Lennard.

Terri Seymour flew out from New York to Heathrow Airport, where she laid into the X Factor judge in front of astonished members of the public.

An onlooker told The Mirror, "Judging by the look on his face, I'd say he was getting it with both barrels. Their body language said it all. She refused to kiss him when he greeted her and they only touched for a little hug.

"She shouted that he was 'a silly little man'. He pulled her into a quiet corner as she waited for a coffee. He was aware people recognised him and was talking very quietly. It looked like he was begging for another chance as she vented her fury.

"She was gesticulating a lot and it didn't look like a friendly chat. As soon as they saw the cameras it was all forced smiles. But even then they didn't get within three feet of each other."