Terri Seymour gives Simon Cowell the Boot

"Terri phoned Simon and finished it in September, about six weeks ago," says Max Clifford. "They are going to remain close friends. Simon thinks the world of Terri and that isn't going to change. He also understands her reason for ending it."

Exclusive: X Factor's Simon Cowell splits from girlfriend Terri Seymour

The couple’s tumultuous relationship had recently been rocked by bitter arguments over his reluctance to wed and have children.