Simon Cowell 'sends support to star' as Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne fight over him

One of her supporters was reportedly none other than Simon himself, as his partner Lauren sent a message to Amanda on his behalf, due to the music mogul not having a phone.

Amanda Holden is said to have been supported by Simon Cowell (Image: Getty)“For her part, Sharon is at a stage of her career where she really doesn’t give a s***.”

The row initially erupted after Amanda was quoted as saying in MailOnline: "I hated seeing certain people in a reality show dissing Simon he's the person who's given them all the chances, given them a lot of money and a lifestyle they probably wouldn't have had.

Sharon Osbourne and Simon Cowell sharing a friendly kiss in happier times (Image: Getty)"It's bitter and pathetic.

Sharon, who is married to Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, promptly hit back, arguing that Amanda had neglected to understand her "history in the music industry, my achievements, the artists I have worked with, the shows that I've produced, and my global celebrity”.

However, you’ve now forced my hand to divulge these things to you and I honestly don’t want to seem like I’m bragging, but the truth is my money and success were not due to doing a couple of Simon Cowell talent shows.