Report: Simon Cowell's Ex Attacked After 'American Idol' Finale

Access Hollywood - May 20, 2009 6:38 AM PDT
Story photo: Report: Simon Cowell's Ex Attacked After 'American Idol' FinaleSimon Cowell and then-girlfriend Terri Seymour in West Hollywood Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The competition was fierce on Tuesday night for the "American Idol" finale inside the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live - but contestants Kris Allen and Adam Lambert weren't the only two people battling it out - outside the theater Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend was reportedly attacked.

According to TMZ, Janice Thibodeaux, 33, allegedly assaulted Cowell's ex, Terri Seymour, after the "Idol" finale.

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The alleged incident occurred when Thibodeaux reportedly approached Seymour and asked if she was the "Idol" judge's girlfriend. Thibodeaux then allegedly attacked Seymour and attempted to choke her.

Thibodeaux has been booked on felony battery and is being held on $52,700 bail.

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Seymour, who reportedly refused medical treatment, was escorted of the premises by three police officers.

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  • emogirl09
    well she an idot for doing that and now she paying for it haha
    report abuseposted May 20, 2009 9:25 AM PDT
  • emogirl09
    well she an idot for doing that and now she paying for it haha
    report abuseposted May 20, 2009 9:25 AM PDT
  • keepingitreal
    That is really scary...Who is this freak?
    report abuseposted May 20, 2009 7:32 AM PDT
  • FREEMIND
    lol
    report abuseposted May 20, 2009 7:10 AM PDT
  • Seth
    Janice Thibodeaux, apparently.
    report abuseposted May 20, 2009 7:07 AM PDT
  • Brown Lobster
    Cool!! Kick the Doo outta each other!! We Wanna Watch!!!
    report abuseposted May 20, 2009 7:02 AM PDT
  • Ariel B
    Who is this crazy?
    report abuseposted May 20, 2009 6:42 AM PDT

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