Simon Cowell 'to return to X Factor' tonight after fall

Simon Cowell is set to return to the X Factor this evening, according to reports.

The 58-year-old judge was forced to miss last week’s first live shows of the season after falling down the stairs at his house in London.

The source said: "He's 99 per cent likely to be on the show tonight.

"He's had a good recovery period and he was at the sound check on Thursday," the source said, adding Cowell should be back "on top form".

Cowell fell down the stairs after fainting while he was on his way to get some hot milk.

He added: “Next thing I know someone was putting a neck brace on me and I had a terrible headache, which must have been from me hitting the stairs."

Cowell said that doctors believe that he fainted due to low blood pressure.

He said: "I have got to really take good care of myself to sort that out.

"After all, I am a dad and have more responsibility than ever."

Britain’s Got Talent’s judge Alesha Dixon stepped in to replace Cowell on last Sunday’s show.