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Dannii left in the cold at Simon's bash

Dannii Minogue claimed categorically this week that there was no rift between her and her fellow X Factor judges. But she might want to amend her statement after being left out of an X Factor dinner last night. Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole went for a private meal at Mr Chow's in Knightsbridge after the National Television Awards - but there was no room at the table for the Aussie singer.

Absentee: Dannii at the awards ceremony

All four judges were at the awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, and sat together in the audience. Their show missed out on the Most Popular Talent Show award but they had reason to celebrate after Simon picked up a Special Recognition gong.

However, while Cheryl, Louis and Simon headed for a special dinner together, Dannii went to the awards afterparty instead.

Our spy said: "It was a little odd. They had reason to celebrate, so a few eyebrows were raised by Dannii's absence."

Perhaps she decided to get an early night because she was appearing at the opening of Shepherd's Bush's Westfield shopping centre today.

Either way, her no-show at dinner will do nothing to dispell rumours of X Factor in-fighting.

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