Sorry do not watch X Factor once Strictly has started but noticed this article about Simon punching a contestant:

http://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-...n-Vanbeck-face

*sigh*

he didn't punch her, he had his arms open to hug the 6 acts and she ran into his hand ...

Such a non story ....

Yep, that looks to be what happened. Simon had his face in the group and wouldn't have seen her coming.