Simon Cowell mocks ‘American Idol’ host Ryan Seacrest

When a contestant complained about having to wear high heels and dresses on the show, Seacrest asked Cowell for any advice he could give. “You should know, Ryan,” Cowell replied.

“Stay out of my closet,” Seacrest warned Cowell.

“Well, come out,” the music mogul joked, seemingly joking about the host’s sexuality. Seacrest always dated women in his early days of fame and denied gay rumors.

According to a report at the time, the shot was written and planned in advance.

“When the show is on the road for auditions, the two go out for drinks and dinner,” said an insider, adding: “There’s no real drama. It’s all for the cameras.”

The Wheel of Fortune The host denied a long-running feud with Cowell in 2017, insisting he “misses” working with him.