“They were made fun of.

Simon would make fun of them.

That was the comic relief.

Adam Lambert posing with Simon Cowell

After appearing on “Idol,” Lambert and Cowell didn’t keep in touch.

“He sort of wised up,” Lambert said.

“Simon really supported me, he was amazing.

Musician Adam Lambert performing

“Simon is known as Mr.

Nasty, he is the guy that is going to tell you the truth.

“I think he’s got that ‘it.’

And I think he’s fearless,” said Cowell (viaMTV).

“I think he’s unique.

And he’s got swagger.”