Simon Cowell’s ex-girlfriend has been attacked by an angry fan.

Terri Seymour was leaving a taping of American Idol when a woman approached and demanded to know if she was dating Cowell.

According to reports, the suspect then grabbed Terri and allegedly attempted to choke her. Security guards alerted police who took the woman into custody. The Los Angeles Police Department has since confirmed that 33-year-old Janice Thibodeaux is being held on $52,700 bail.

Terri refused medical treatment and was escorted home by police officers.

She and Simon split in November after a six-year relationship but are still very close.

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