Cowell defends manhood

Simon Cowell has ridiculed Sharon Osbourne’s claim that he is a closet homosexual, reports Ananova.com, adding that he was “man enough” to laugh off the comments.

The argument between the British TV show “X Factor” judges heated up when Osbourne said he was “a repressed homosexual.”

Cowell is in a long-term relationship with model Terri Seymour, but Osbourne said it’s a front to hide his sexuality.

“He’s one of the most repressed men I’ve ever met,” she said. “He would enjoy his life a lot more if he would just come out. I reckon he’s dying to.”

Cowell, 44, said: “Everyone knows I give out criticism on the show. If I give it out, then I’m man enough to take it, especially from Sharon. It’s nonsense.”