Simon Cowell Admits Hiding In A Closet During Stalker Break-In

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Simon Cowell has revealed that he hid in a wardrobe while a crazed stalker broke into his house earlier this year.

Speaking to In Touch, the X Factor mogul relived his terror from the March incident.

"I ended up hiding in one of my wardrobe closets until the police found her," he said. "That was a little bit spooky."

Simon Cowell Admits Hiding In A Closet During Stalker Break-In

Simon promoting The X Factor earlier this month (WENN)

He also said that the alleged culprit, Leanne Zaloumis, wrote the words "help me" in blood.

He continued: "A week later, I watched the movie 'Seven' and the serial killer did exactly the same thing."

Zaloumis, who claimed to be friends with Simon, was served with a restraining order after carrying out a 102-day prison sentence.

Simon is currently appearing as a judge on the second season of The X Factor USA, which continues tonight across the pond on Fox.

It returns to ITV2 next Thursday (September 27).

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