'Simon Cowell would hook me up to a drip'

Anton Stephans reveals creepy backstage secret from his time on The X Factor

Previous finalist explained how head judge kept his prize act in top shape... and Sinitta was involved too

emma gritt

Published: 12:05, 19 Sep 2016
Updated: 15:35, 19 Sep 2016

SIMON Cowell applied his own extreme approach to health to his X Factor hopeful Anton Stephans.

The singer, one of Simon's Overs group in the 2015 series, revealed that the Syco boss would regularly hook him him up to vitamin drip if he was feeling under the weather.

Anton Stephans revealed Simon Cowell would hook him up to a vitamin drip if he ever felt unwellCredit: Rex Features

Speaking on today's BBC Radio London's breakfast show, the 46-year-old had a lot of sympathy for host Gaby Roslin, who was feeling a bit ill.

He then explained that when he was feeling a bit poorly, the head judge would take matters in to his own hands.

Anton said: "It's so pressurised doing the show and if you are feeling under the weather you get vitamin drips.

"[There would be] me, Simon and Sinitta having vitamin drips, it's amazing.

"They're brilliant."

Simon has never hidden his belief in the new age health top-ups, previously gushing about his weekly IV drip containing B12, magnesium, vitamin C and “something for your liver”.

Simon made sure Anton was in top condition with some backstage drip actionCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Anton and Simon on stage during last years series of The X FactorCredit: ITV

He said: “Even when I’m having a viewing session with producers she just sticks a needle in me and we carry on doing whatever we’re doing.

“When you have it done, it’s an incredibly warm feeling. It’s indescribable but very calming, and then it gives you energy for a good few days afterwards.

He added that Sinitta would get involved too - which might have been awkward after he tried to woo herCredit: PA:Press Association

“Everyone I’ve recommended it to, they’ve absolutely loved it. It sounds odd but when you have it, it is fantastic.

“One girl actually had two orgasms during the treatment.”

It's not clear how Sinitta reacted to the drip sessions, but if she had reacted as enthusiastically to the treatment it might have been VERY awkward.

When Anton was taking part in the 2015 series of The X Factor, he revealed that he had once been in love with the So Macho singer and tried to to woo her when they both worked on musical Smokey Joe’s Café - only to be shot down as she was in love with Simon.

He explained: "She was a joy and lovely to be around. We hit it off and I fell in love with her.