(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul experienced a "weird feeling" after staying in a haunted hotel during auditions for X Factor.

The pair, who will act as judges on the new US talent show, travelled to Dallas to watch a host of hopefuls perform. Simon and Paula, along with fellow judge L.A. Reid, unknowingly checked into a luxury hotel which is known to be haunted. L.A. immediately detected there was ghostly spirits present and was the first to check out.

"L.A. didn't even know the story of the ghosts; he just couldn't be inside the hotel," a source told Us Weekly. "He was first to check in and left before the others arrived, saying it had a 'weird feeling about it'. Everyone joked he was being a diva, but when they heard about the hotel really being haunted they just thought he was smart!"

Paula also began to feel uncomfortable after a thunderstorm in Dallas which reportedly encourages ghostly activity. It has been reported she experienced bizarre events such as the bathroom faucets turning on and off on their own.

While Paula and L.A. didn't enjoy the experience, Simon is believed to have relished the supernatural encounter.

"All the other judges were freaked out and insisted on changing hotels or rooms, but Simon was quite happy with the ghosts," the source added. "He was fascinated by them. It wouldn't surprise anyone if he insists on staying in only haunted hotels in future!" (C) Cover Media