X Factor fans called Simon Cowell “sexist” after he told fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger to “shut up” as she was giving feedback to one of his acts.
Nicole was giving advice to Samantha Lavery after her slowed-down version of disco classic I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor.
As she critiqued the speed Simon bellowed “shut up” to the shock of viewers.
Nicole is giving her own opinion so why don't you shut up Simon #XFactor
— Orla♡ (@love_KellieB) November 12, 2016
Simon literally said to Nicole "shut up"? ok im done #XFactor
— . (@Salim_zni) November 12, 2016
Simon is actually rude. Dare someone to talk to him like that. Annoying as Nicole is every week he's getting on my nerves more and more
— tabitha galavan (@aoifetothe) November 12, 2016
Most people seemed to agree with Nicole
Nicole is right,sorry Simon
— mad woman (@1madwoman1962) November 12, 2016
Getting so tired of Simon tryingf to silence Nicole when she speaks the obvious truth #XFactor 😒😕
— Ellen Jane (@EllenJane250) November 12, 2016
Sick of Simon disrespecting Nicole, perhaps he should learn some manners, Nicole knows what she is talking about.#XFactor
— Phili (@TheFoxandTheHen) November 12, 2016
Sorry simon i agree with Nicole there. That song is made to be sung fast and i dont like her voice doesnt sound good #Thexfactor
— Lindsay (@lindsayrankine) November 12, 2016
It’s not the first time the two have clashed and viewers are fed up of Simon’s “sexist” attitude.
Simon is always so rude to Nicole #XFactor
— Claire Gourlay (@c_g_1984) November 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/ShellyAsquith/status/797537699875917828
The pair clashed again minutes later after Ryan Lawrie’s performance with Simon dubbing the performance “cheap” and telling Nicole “she had to take responsibility”.
