Simon Cowell mocked by X-Factor viewers over 'wardrobe malfunction'

Simon Cowell arrives at the America's Got Talent Season 11 Finale Live Show at Dolby Theatre on September 14, 2016 in Hollywood. Photo / Getty

Simon Cowell often is known to make other people feel embarrassed but now is copping a taste of his own medicine.

Cowell is facing mockery from X Factor viewers in the UK after they spotted what appeared to be a strange wardrobe malfunction.

The music mogul was sitting barefoot on a sofa with Spice Girls Mel B and Emma Bunton, watching contestants sing.

Simon Cowell's big toe seems to be the centre of attention. Photo / Twitter

However, fans were more interested in something unusual which appeared to be poking out of his jeans.

One fan posted a screenshot of the moment on his Twitter page, and made a joke at Cowell's expense.

"Has Simon Cowell had a wardrobe malfunction or is he enjoying these auditions a bit too much?" the viewer wrote.

Another added an eggplant emoji and wrote: "So....Simon Cowell has had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction."

A number of viewers hopped on Twitter to joke about the humorous moment, but several took a more rational approach and insisted it was just his toe.

It's his toe! #SimonCowell's position promoted a #Twitter outburst as viewers mistook his bare toe for a rather different body part! pic.twitter.com/QBJTroMRa8

— Noorani Tejani (@NooraniTejani) October 2, 2016

One wrote: "Omg it's his toe... dirty minded people," and another added: "Nope! It's big [toe]...he can't be that careless on national telly!"