<p><br /> Simon Cowell has been in touch with Cheryl Cole and she is "perky and on the mend".<br /> </p><p><br /> The pop star is still being treated in a private hospital after contracting malaria.<br /> </p><p><br /> She has been forced to cancel all upcoming work commitments including the V Festival and The X Factor. She will be absent from the show until at least after the boot camp stage.<br /> </p><p><br /> But according to Cowell she is feeling better and keen to get back to work, although he added they will have to have a conversation about when that will be.<br /> </p><p><br /> Meanwhile if producers are still looking for someone to fill in for Cheryl on the panel, Katie Price has offered her services.<br /> </p><p><br /> "Simon knows where I am," she said.<br /> </p>
