Last Updated: 28 Mar 2011

Simon hits out at Elton

Remember when Elton John said that reality shows like The X Factor have all but killed real talent? Well at the time Simon Cowell, obviously the biggest name in the music reality TV scene, held back from commenting.

But now, in a recent interview, he has decided to hit back on Elton's comments. When asked about his feelings on what Elton said he replied, "Well, look. This is somebody who charges what - a million dollars a private gig? Two million dollars, you know? I don’t know whether he’s concerned about himself - maybe it is. But they always bleat on that we’re not giving other people a chance."

Simon continued, "And I always want to say to them, ‘I tell you what, you just made a million dollars off your last private gig. Go and give it to a bunch of young musicians you care about, put them in the studio. Go and nurture them. Go and spend some time looking after them. Then I’ll buy your argument.' They’re only worried about themselves."

What do you think - does he have a point?

However he didn't mention the fact that Elton also slagged off Cheryl Cole calling her crap!