Simon Cowell's hilarious wardrobe malfunction sends Twitter into meltdown

Allison Yee

Updated 2 October 2016 at 8:57 pm

He's the perfectly put together X Factor UK judge that doesn't take stick from anybody, but Simon Cowell was left red-faced after what appeared to be an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction on the show.

The music mogul was seen sitting barefoot and cross legged between Spice Girls Emma Bunton and Mel B when viewers noticed something suspicious lurking around his crotch area.

Wardrobe malfunction or just an unfortunate camera angle? Photo: Twitter

Viewers - including comedian and Simon's Britain's Got Talent co-judge David Walliams - took to Twitter to point out the "Little Simon" making an appearance on screen.

So nice to see 'Little Simon' again. @SimonCowell @TheXFactor pic.twitter.com/RpgDIu6a04
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) October 2, 2016

But despite all the fuss, others insisted that if you take a closer look - not that you'd want to - it's actually Simon's toe that's causing all the controversy.

You be the judge...

Want more celebrity, entertainment and lifestyle news? Follow Be on Facebook,Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram

Australian Associated Press
Nurses close beds as 'fruitful' pay talks continue
Nurses negotiating for better pay say talks with Victorian hospital administrators have been "fruitful", after one in four hospital beds were closed.
Australian Associated Press
Saints brace for Fremantle's clearance beasts
Fremantle and St Kilda enter their Marvel Stadium clash with a point to prove after suffering disappointing defeats last time out.
Australian Associated Press
Protesters to meet with university staff over camps
One of Australia's biggest universities is trying to reach an agreement with students who have occupied a campus building in support of Palestine.
Australian Associated Press
Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits
Victoria's opposition leader has apologised after settling two high-profile defamation cases that were triggered by a 2023 rally in Melbourne.
Australian Associated Press
McIntosh smashes 400 metres IM record at Olympic trials
Katie Ledecky and Australian double Olympic champ Ariarne Titmus could have their hands full in Paris given Summer McIntosh's latest record-breaking swim.
Australian Associated Press
Macarthur captain accused over alleged yellow-card fix
NSW Police have arrested three players at A-League club Macarthur for allegedly manipulating the number of yellow cards they received for betting purposes.
Australian Associated Press
Kingsley backs Greene to fire as Bulldogs lie in wait
GWS star Toby Greene has been down on form but coach Adam Kingsley expects his captain to fire when the Giants host the Western Bulldogs in round 10.
Australian Associated Press
Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next
Brisbane has won hosting rights for the NRL's Magic Round for the next three seasons as plans ramp up to have the same format for the NRLW in New Zealand.
Australian Associated Press
MP's aide avoids jail despite 'delusional' abuse denial
Frank Zumbo cynically abused a clear power imbalance over younger women he hired for a federal MP, holding onto a belief they were out to get him.
Australian Associated Press
Man shot in neck during robbery
A man has been shot after being confronted by a group of people during a robbery south of Brisbane.
Australian Associated Press
Dutton housing plan targets migrants, foreign investors
Slashing migration and banning foreign investment are the coalition's answer to Australia's dwindling housing supply.
Australian Associated Press
D-Day for PNG as NRL bid not a done deal: V'landys
Peter V'landys says Friday's talks with the Australian government will determine if the PNG NRL bid proceeds, and confirmed he wants Wayne Bennett as coach.
Australian Associated Press
Cam Smith walks on water in bold PGA Championship start
Former British Open champion Cameron Smith is the leading Australian after opening with a three-under 68 at the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.
Australian Associated Press
Schauffele shows the way at PGA with record-breaking 62
American world No.3 Xander Schauffele has set the pace at the US PGA Championship with a record-breaking nine-under 62 at Valhalla.
Australian Associated Press
NSW's Baxter free for Origin II after shot on Temara
NSW will breathe a sigh of relief after five-eighth Corban Baxter escaped suspension following the women's State of Origin series opener.
Australian Associated Press
Bulldogs out to fight for Beveridge in GWS clash
The Western Bulldogs are chasing consistent performances as they seek to ease some of the pressure on coach Luke Beveridge with an away win over the Giants.
Australian Associated Press
Doubt still remains over Port captain Rozee: coach
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his captain Connor Rozee is not yet certain to return from a hamstring strain against the Hawks.
Australian Associated Press
Brumbies channel spirit of '04 to combat 15-year hoodoo
The in-form Brumbies have their eyes on their first Super Rugby title in two decades as they prepare for a 2004 grand-final rematch against the Crusaders.
Australian Associated Press
Wellington sell-out as Nix chase first ALM final spot
Rugby-mad New Zealand has gone all-in on the Wellington Phoenix, with over 30,000 supporters selling out their home semi-final against Melbourne Victory.
Australian Associated Press
Mother and baby abducted from shopping centre
Police are hunting for a knife-wielding man who abducted a woman and her baby from a shopping centre in Melbourne's southeast at knifepoint.

Latest stories