The X Factor brand is synonymous with rising talent, but this is just taking things too far.
Or is it?
Viewers of the hit UK show were thrown into a tizzy as lovably villainous judge Simon Cowell appeared to reveal a bit more of himself than usual.
Seated between fellow judges Mel B and Emma Bunton, Cowell calmly welcomed a contestant, adjusting his sunglasses (despite the sun being nowhere in sight) while failing to address the serious wardrobe malfunction between his legs.
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But fear not — even we aren’t baseless enough to burden you with Simon’s anatomy. What we have here is, as Lady Gaga would put it, a perfect illusion. Or as the internet has affectionately dubbed the incident, #toegate.
When asked about the reveal, Cowell said, “this was just my toe. It was unfortunate and embarrassing, but I just want to clear up toe gate.” Is it really that embarrassing?
Ironically, as he sat there with his toe suggestively a-wagging, he was also criticizing the appearance of 17-year-old singer, commenting on her dress choice and makeup.
Twitter had some strong reactions:
h/t DailyMail
Brian
Simon Cowell is so yesterday. Is he still surrounding himself with women?
IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou
That’s a toe. his leg is up on the couch. If you can’t tell the difference in a toe and a dick, you should stick to the vag.
scotshot
@IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou:
The guy who’s a toe f*cker should know.
Jack Meoff
A person would have to be all kinds of stupid to think for even a minute that was anything but a toe. How this has ended up all over the media is the bigger question here.
cabe
I always that it was odd that a guy as ugly as he is could be so brutal critiquing others looks. He also has no musical talents so not sure why his opinion is so revered on that front either
DarkZephyr
Wait a minute…people can get body issues from being told their make up is bad?
peter_littlejohn
Why the heck does the media blow everything out of proportion?? Media is for reportingand not harassing.
Evji108
Any young and inexperienced male or female performer should be grateful for any tips they can get from Simon Cowell on dress, makeup, hair or any aspect of personal presentation. He is experienced and knows what he is talking about. Criticizing him for doing this is just silly and counterproductive. It’s part of his job and it comes with the territory. Listen and learn if you want to get somewhere.
nowliveit
That’s such a stretch for a news story. That is his left big toe. Look how his knee is folded and the position of the toe on his right thigh.
darkanser
@IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou: Exactly!!!!