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Cowell angry over Osbourne's behaviour

Simon Cowell has criticised Sharon Osbourne, describing her recent criticism of fellow 'X-Factor' judge Dannii Minogue as "wrong".
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Cowell - Described criticism as 'wrong'

Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, Cowell said that he was unhappy about Osbourne's appearance on 'The Graham Norton Show', where she claimed that Minogue had only been hired for her looks.

Cowell said: "You see a grown-up Sharon behaving like this in public. I think it's wrong. Certain things should be done behind closed doors - the limelight shouldn't be taken from the contestants. I wish Sharon would ask my advice before she does things instead of trying to deal with it herself."

"Sharon would be the first to admit that we've had a turbulent relationship over the last three or four years, but I've got to know her a lot better this year," he added.

Cowell also insisted that Minogue had more than enough experience to justify her position as a judge on the show.

He said: "I was intrigued as to whether or not she could do the job. She's done a ton of songs, movies, 'Grease' and 'Home and Away'. That's exactly the sort of experience you need to be a judge. And she's worked harder with the artists than anyone else. She did 20-hour days."

Asked if all of the judges will be back next year, Cowell replied: "A hundred per cent - if they can get on."

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