London, Oct 20 (ANI): X Factor judge Simon Cowell has confessed that he fancies co-judge Dannii Minogue and was also ogling her bum on one occasion.

In a recent interview, Cowell said that the Aussie singer had become a 'sex symbol' ever since she joined the talent hunt show.

"Dannii reckons there's a picture on The X Factor website where I'm staring at her bottom. I probably was . . . but I think most people would if they were sitting next to her. She was probably sticking it out on purpose," The Sun quoted Cowell, as saying.

"Every guy in the world fancies Dannii. She's become a sex symbol since joining the show, and the contestants love her. She's got that Sophia Loren, movie-star sex appeal, I love sitting next to her," he added.

Though Cowell admitted that he flirts with Dannii, the British artist insisted that he never crosses his limits, for he has a long-term partner Terri Seymour. (ANI)