Cowell: I prefer Sharon to Paula

Simon Cowell says he prefers working with Sharon Osbourne to Paula Abdul, and would like to have her on American Idol.

The X Factor judge says Osbourne is "easier" to work with than Abdul, saying his ideal American Idol judge's panel would have Randy Jackson and Osbourne on board.

He clarified: "Sharon's easier. Sharon and Randy would be the easiest. Or we could be on one show. That would be good."