Simon Cowell & Paula Abdul Reunite After Drews X Factor Departure

First Released: December 7, 2011 6:09 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul talk to Access Hollywoods Billy Rose bush in La on December 6, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Drews departure in the X Factor triggered a rift between Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, after Paulas election sealed the participants fate, but Access Hollywoods Billy Rose bush assisted reunite the happy couple after not speaking for the days. Are you currently mad at her? Billy requested Simon in the classy trailer around the group of the hit FOX reality series. Not now, I had been, Simon stated. I required responsibility [for Drews departure,] but look, when you are near to a painter you receive emotional and that i was pissed. Do everyone have moments in which you really don't want to speak to one another later on? Billy requested Simon and Paula. It has been six days, Paula stated of methods lengthy they'd not spoken to one another. With Simons spat with Paula apparently smoothed over, does the feisty British judge also provide an problem with fellow judge/mentor Nicole Scherzinger? Theres one rumor that Nicole will get switched out, that youre likely to move her towards the United kingdom X-Factor and move Kelly Rowland here, Billy stated. That's not the case, Simon stated. Along with the competition lower to simply five participants, is Simon prepared to select one to win? I am not coming to a more forecasts, Billy, because everything I predict, Im getting wrong. So, Im likely to keep my large mouth shut, he added. The X Factor returns tonight to FOX at 8 PM. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.