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Melrose Place star Ashlee Simpson-Wentz said she was "thrilled" to meet one of the show's original cast members, Heather Locklear. Ashlee, 24, plays the role of Violet Foster in the 2009 remake of the 90s TV show. Heather, 47, appeared in the original TV series and it was recently revealed that she will be making a comeback and will make her first appearance in an episode to air on November 17.

Ashlee said to PEOPLE: "We're all really thrilled that Heather is coming back! Of course we are - she was kind of the heart of the show. "It's been great to have a lot of the original cast, and to have Heather join is really incredible. I'm excited!" She added: "I'm really looking forward to meeting her."

More TV...Simon Cowell could take British talent show The X Factor to American TV, according to reports. Simon, 49, has one last year left on his contract with FOX's top show, American Idol. The music mogul has made clear his wish to take The X Factor to the US, however his contract with Idol does not allow it.
It is claimed by The Hollywood Reporter that if a new contract is made, then Simon could co-produce The X Factor for FOX and also do American Idol through the 2011-12 season. Simon is reportedly set to make $50 million for each season of Idol as well as another $50 million for each series of The X Factor. It is not known if Simon will be a judge on the new show like he is on the British version.