Simon Cowell likes to kiss Paula Abdul's Chihuahuas

American Idol judge Paula Abdul has had her fair share of bust-ups with Mr Nasty himself, Simon Cowell - but has now insisted that they're now the best of friends.

According to Britain's now magazine, the former 80s pop-star, said; 'Simon spread some rumours as a joke, but it's been taken out of context,' she tells Now. 'Look back at my 20-year career – you've never seen me drunk or accused of using recreational drugs because I've never done it. That's the biggest misconception about me and it's very annoying.'

Paula also revealed that she thinks Simon is great bloke 'who knows how to wear high-waisted trousers very well' but  is a bit suspicious of his relationship with her pets.

'If you really want to hear something gross… he likes to French kiss my Chihuahua dogs Thumbelina, Bessy-moo (she looks like a cow), Tulip and Tink,' she revealed.

'He licks all of them on the mouth and I have to take them to the vet afterwards to make sure they haven't caught rabies from him!'

Abdul also put rumors that she fancies her fellow 'Idol' judge to rest, she said:  'Once and for all, I fancy Simon Cowell like I fancy cold sores or root canal without anesthetic.'