Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, has apologised for laughing at Susan Boyle and saying that God had hit her with the ugly stick.

Sharon wrote on her Twitter page: “Susan Boyle is a lovely gracious woman and I took advantage of that by poking fun at her.

“I would never want to be responsible for hurting Susan and I must apologise for getting a cheap laugh at her expense.”

You can watch the video of Sharon mocking Susan here.