Cowell emerges into the tunnel like a newborn baby deer unaware of where to put its limbs: He claps like no person has ever clapped before (except perhaps Nicole Kidman).<\/p>\n
Cowell looks deeply embarrassed, as well he should, as he wanders down the hall clapping offbeat.<\/p>\n
The clip, which lasts an interminable 20 seconds, has already been viewed more than 13 million times on social media since the show posted it (by contrast, the spirit tunnel footage from the other guest on the episode of the show, model Olivia Culpo, has so far clocked up around 3000 views. Sorry, Olivia).<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy\u2019s he clapping like a seal?\u201d read one perfectly reasonable response.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most awkward walk out I\u2019ve ever seen in my life,\u201d wrote one commenter, while another declared it the \u201cworst\u201d spirit tunnel clip the show had ever posted.<\/p>\n
Despite appearances, Cowell insisted to Hudson at the top of their interview that he\u2019d \u201cabsolutely loved\u201d his bewildering 20 seconds trapped inside the spirit tunnel.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the best way of coming on a show that I\u2019ve ever done in my life! Do you mind if I steal it for AGT [America\u2019s Got Talent]?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n
He finished his appraisal of the \u201cbrilliant\u201d segment with something that reads more like a threat: \u201cI wanted to do it twice \u2026 I might do it on the way back.\u201d<\/p>\n
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