Diamonds Are Simon’s Best Friend. Zeta Graff Canoodles with Cowell…

Simon Cowell added a touch of sparkle to his sunshine break in the Caribbean yesterday, in the shape of Greek jewelry designer Zeta Graff.

The X Factor boss, 52, enjoyed a cozy laugh and a joke with the 39-year-old Los Angeles based owner of luxury brand ZG Jewelry, aboard a 30 million pound yacht off the island of St Barts.

Graff and Cowell spent a few hours sunbathing on the deck lounging around on a cream leather sofa, drinking iced mineral water as they covered themselves in tanning lotion.

They set tongues a-wagging when they would occasionally lean up close to one another whispering in each others ears, suggesting there was a little more going on than ‘just friends’.

One close source said: “Simon has known Zeta for many years and the pair have remained in touch, they are very close.” 

Another source added: “Zeta fits in really well with his gang and she makes him laugh. They have a real giggle together.” 

Joining them on board the luxury Slipstream yacht was Cowell’s ex-girlfriend Sinitta, Lauren Silverman and her husband Andrew Silverman.

Zeta, who starred in The Fifth Element – has a 19-year-old son Laurence with diamond heir husband Francois Graff, whom she divorced in 2003 and won a £10m settlement in the split.

She has been linked to a host of Hollywood stars since, including Paris Hilton’s ex-boyfriend Paris Latsis and actor Val Kilmer.

The holiday continues…

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Cat Deeley: “I Haven’t Got The X Factor”

Dear ol’ Cat Deeley answered the question on everybody’s lips on Saturday night, as she revealed she didn’t have a job (as yet) judging the X Factor when it starts here in America next year.

The stunning telly host arrived at an event in Hollywood to celebrate her good friend Matthew Williamson, who was being named ‘Designer Of The Year’, as part of BritWeek.

All sorts of rumors have been flying around since Simon Cowell announced he was quitting American Idol to launch X Factor in the US, with former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole apparently being one of Si’s favorites.

But singer Sinitta let slip recently that Cowell was considering a number of big names, including Mariah Carey. She said: “It’s amazing that so many people want to do it… it’s huge. Everybody is up for it, Mariah… ok I’m not saying anymore!”

But Cat certainly didn’t rule out the possibility of being part of the new show, she said: “You never know, providing I’m not chatting to someone else.” Oo-er, what could she mean by that?

Well, I think Cat DOES have the ‘X Factor ‘ and would make a great judge, but when you think that she’s up against the likes of Mariah, Gaga and even Madonna’s name has been whispered in my ear a few times, you can see why she might have her doubts…

However, Tinseltown has been kind to Deeley so far, so you NEVER know!

Other guests included, Jewelry designer Zeta Graff, Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Sophia Windsor, actress Jacqueline Bisset… Oh, and me…

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