Simon Cowell thinks his act Ben Haenow will win The X Factor.

So confident about the hopeful's future, he encourages fans of the series to place a £50 bet on him to triumph.

Ben Haenow / Credit: ITV

Speaking to HELLO! magazine he explained: "I've already got a winner and he's one of mine.

"But it's not who everyone is predicting. I'm guessing that Ben Haenow is going to surprise people - and I suggest you put £50 on him to win.

"But there are a handful of people who could take it.

"It's down to how they develop throughout the live shows and that makes far more of an eventful series for me."

Simon also admitted he's delighted to make his X Factor return, alongside Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Mel B and Louis Walsh.

"I couldn't be happier to be back on the British show. There's something about it.

"Something I can't quite put my finger on that I just love. The panel is perfect, too."

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