(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Simon Cowell has reportedly asked Paul Abdul to stop "embarrassing" him by ordering her dog a meal and mineral water when they eat together.

The two stars are judges on new American television show The X Factor, which they are currently shooting. They are touring the States looking for the newest singing talent alongside fellow judges L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger meaning they've been spending a lot of meal time together.

Simon loves munching through courses with his pal, but is less happy about her habit of bringing her Chihuahua Tulip to the dinner table.

"Tulip would get her own chair and Paula would order her an entire entre and a bottle of Evian," a source told National Enquirer.

"When the meal would arrive, Paula would have the waiter put the plate down on Tulip's seat along with a glass full of Evian beside it. Tulip would then gulp down the meal in a matter of seconds Simon finally told Paula that she had to put a stop to this because it's unhygienic and embarrassing."

Paula loves Tulip, but the pooch has caused her problems in the past. She once broke her nose when she tripped trying to avoid standing on her pet.

Simon agrees the tiny dog is adorable, but hopes Paula will find another way to feed her in future.

"If Simon has his way, Paula will be taking home a doggy bag after dinner," the source laughed. (C) Cover Media