Posted by Simon has been single since splitting from longterm girlfriend Terri Seymour last year, but he was rumoured to have stepped back on the dating scene with Afghanistan-born Hussainy, who he met behind-the-scenes of the hit US show.
Cowell fuelled speculation of a relationship with the 36 year old after they were photographed together at his surprise 50th birthday party in London on Saturday night.
But Cowell has dismissed the rumours, insisting the pair is “just good friends,” with a rep for the star also calling the relationship “purely platonic”.
