It seems Simon Cowell really pulled out all the stops to secure this year’s X Factor judging panel.
The music mogul famously poached Rita Ora from The Voice, but did he also tempt Nick Grimshaw away from TFI Friday?
Chris Evans claims the 30-year-old was in talks to present the new series of the chat show until Simon swooped in and signed him up to the ITV talent show.
‘Unfortunately he has another contract,’ Chris told The Sun newspaper.
‘He will always be welcome on the show, though.’