SIMON Cowell was in Trafford today to kick off the Manchester auditions of the X Factor.
The new dad chatted and posed for selfies with fans before entering Old Trafford cricked ground, on Talbot Road.
Messenger understands the Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and new judge Mel B were already inside.
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