Far from butting heads and having fierce arguments, the pair make a powerful duo with the petite judge saying: "We have creative moments together. We work really well off camera, just him and me in a meeting."
He said: "It's true. I naturally consult Cheryl more because she's been working with me for a long time.
"She's passionate about the show and isn't just in it for the cash. She's very involved and she's definitely happier than a year ago, much happier."
