Kellie Pickler’s flirty relationship with Simon Cowell during the fifth season of “American Idol” certainly raised a lot of eyebrows, especially when the controversial judge referred to the blonde belle as a “naughty minx.” At the time tabloid reports even suggested that their bonding caused problems with Cowell’s then-girlfriend Terri Seymour — thus it’s no wonder Pickler is feeling both nervous yet excited about making a guest appearance on the FOX show this Wednesday night.

“I haven’t seen Paula, Randy or Simon since I was last on Idol,” Pickler told Tarts on Sunday. “But everyone keeps saying that it’s easier for me going back on and not being judged, but everybody judges me. It’s harder — there are higher expectations now.”

But we are starting to wonder how the country crooner managed to make it to sixth place on the show in the first place, as apparently Cowell can’t understand her Southern speak and she can’t catch his British banter.

“Simon and I always have fun together, but what’s hilarious is the communication barrier,” Pickler said. “He can’t understand what I say and I don’t understand what he says.”

Oh, but she hasn’t forgotten the “naughty minx” reference …

“Trust me, I’ve been called much worse,” she said.

(source)

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