Terri Seymour at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards at the Santa Monica Pier. Los Angeles, California - 21.02.09

Janice Thibodeaux attempted to choke TV presenter Terri Seymour after the American Idol finale in Los Angeles.

Thibodeaux has claimed the attack was motivated by footage of Cowell pretending to throttle fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul on the show. She tells RadarOnline.com she approached Seymour to confront her about her former lover's behaviour on a recent episode, during which he placed his hands around Abdul's neck.

Thibodeaux was arraigned on Thursday (21May09) and pleaded not guilty. She's due back in court on 4 June (09).

Source: WENN