Simon Cowell has defended his weakness for lap-dancing clubs, and insists those who don't like the scantily-clad cavorting ladies are 'odd.'

The American Idol judge admits his partner of five years, Terri Seymour, isn't fond of his penchant for lap-dancers, but concedes the experience helps him relax. And Cowell believes those who don't like lap-dancing clubs "have a problem."

He says, "I don't have a problem with saying I like lap-dancers. Nothing wrong with that. If you don't, you've got a bit of a problem. I haven't got them living in my house. Sometimes I go out with some mates and we have a laugh. Terri's not exactly doing a dance herself when I say I'm going out with the boys. But you've got to let off a bit of steam occasionally. It's fun!"

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