Simon Cowell, who is always close to the bone with his remarks, publicly ribbed fellow X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger ahead of one contestant's performance.
The contestant appeared on stage to sing Scherzinger’s intensely emotional song "Run" about a heartbroken lover who advises others not to make the same mistake... and Cowell couldn’t help but make a comment.
He said: “What’s the song called? Run. Why does it make me think of Lewis Hamilton? He’s fast. Let’s dedicate that to Lewis, shall we?”
Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton were together from 2007 to 2015 on and off until she reportedly left him permanently because he continually refused to marry.
Sharon Osbourne was then seen placing a hand on Nicole as a show of support.
A member of the audience told The Mirror: “It seemed an ill-timed joke and Sharon seemed to sense Nicole’s unease.
“He was clearly suggesting Lewis ran away from Nicole and split up their relationship.”
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