Simon to Seacrest: "Come out!"

Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest got into a sparring match on "American Idol" last night -- skewering each other with sexuality innuendo on the live broadcast.

Moments before a performance by front-runner Melinda Doolittle in her four-inch heels, Seacrest asked Cowell if he had any advice for her wearing the high heels, to which Simon replied, "You should know, Ryan." Seacrest then set himself up big-time by saying, "Stay out of my closet," leading to the inevitable "Come out!" from Cowell! Ryan then countered with, "This is about the Top 12, not your wishes!"

This isn't the first time the two have, er, exchanged blows over sexuality. Last season, GLAAD reached out to the show to discuss their "concerns and the concerns of community members and allies."



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61. I agree with "LaLaLand". Ryan seems to be consciously dancing this dance of mystery. Does he think by being ambiguous he is whipping up both sexes into a heated steam of lust and desire? Don't get too cute with yourself, Buddy. Stuff like this will backfire!

Posted at 5:01PM on Mar 14th 2007 by Sean Bresnahan

62. Seacrest = buttpirate , like we all dont know he is a flute player

Posted at 7:55PM on Mar 14th 2007 by craphound

63. No really #60 I'm 2000 years old , and it worked then and it works now , thanks for the laugh I needed it , your retort made my day , I thank you

Posted at 9:21PM on Mar 14th 2007 by craphound

64. I love the interaction between Ryan and Simon, it is so funny and neither one of them are gay , get real peopleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Posted at 10:19PM on Mar 14th 2007 by johnnie f.king

65. I think Simon wants Ryan to come out because he wants to have his way with him. he want to me on the bottom where most biches want to be.

Posted at 1:04AM on Mar 15th 2007 by Simon in Seacreast Out

66. It's all an ACT and it's all abou the MONEY and Americans keep making this show a success. Perhaps replacing Paula who has never met a singer that she didn't like and who never provides meaningful feedback, just how the singer's look would be a start in making the show about "SINGING" and not all those other comments. This year's show, well "THEY PICKED THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:52PM on Mar 18th 2007 by lavern

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Posted at 2:43AM on Mar 15th 2007 by teresa

68. Puhhhhlease..........that was so scripted it wasn't even funny. I bet they practiced that.

Uh.......ratings? Folks?

Watch the clip........too smooth and too well thought out.

Posted at 2:59AM on Mar 15th 2007 by Mz. Katz

69. It is such a pity that society worries about who comes out of the closet. I could care less if either one of Simon or Ryan were gay. I enjoy the show and I don't even think I would watch if Simon were not on it. Simon is one of the producers of that show, so being envious of Ryan Seacrest. Please! You don't need skills to host a radio show according to a remark made by a viewer. I mean you don't have to be a rocket scientist. I have no disrespect for Ryan. I just love Simon, and I think they work good together. They could tone it down just a wee bit though because in my own personal opinion, Its a bit distracting, (the jokes). One more thing, I like the suits Ryan, and I love the collar and button down shirt Simon. Keep it coming guys, Can't wait to hear what Simon comments on the singers next week. He tells it like it is most of the time and I love that accent.

Posted at 2:19PM on Mar 15th 2007 by Carol

70. I heard that Ryan Seacrest and Anderson Cooper from CNN are involved.

Posted at 5:53PM on Mar 16th 2007 by CL in Florida

71. Well, come on out Ryan!

Posted at 12:13PM on Mar 16th 2007 by Bonnie

72. ummm...YES GIRL!! you go simon!!! hell to the CLOSET CASE.

Posted at 3:31PM on Mar 16th 2007 by kellay

73. One of the funniest exchanges ever on Idol! For those of you that do not like Simon check out the Auction I found on Ebay -- SIMONCOWELLSUCKS.COM is up for auction and the starting bid was only $1

Posted at 6:18PM on Mar 18th 2007 by Mark Williams

74. Who cares if he's gay or not? I saw that show and I thought it was funny how they each got their digs in. I don't think it was rehearsed, ever hear of a quick come back?

Posted at 11:22AM on Mar 19th 2007 by Lil' Debbie

75. l really think that Simon is perhaps the one that needs to come out of somewhere ? l dont think that he could do all the work that Ryan Seacrest does , but Ryan is gay so be it, he can come out or not . Simon would perhaps come knocking on his door.... REALLY I HAPPEND TO LIKE BOTH MEN...

Posted at 12:44AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Tjulla

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