Simon Cowell criticises Elton John

Simon Cowell has hit back at Sir Elton John after the musician criticised shows such as The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent. Cowell said, Well, look. This is somebody who charges what, a million dollars a private gig? Two million dollars, you know? I dont know whether hes concerned about himself maybe he is. But they always bleat on that we're not giving other people a chance.

"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."

Elton John is set to put his spat with Cowell aside in order to perform UK shows this summer. The legendary musician is set to take to the stage at a series of stadium shows in June, with Elton John tickets on sale now.

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