The world knows CHER copped $3.5 million auctioning off 700 of her personal items to raise big buck$$ for a remodel of her Malibu pad – but here’s secret news just for you: Sneaky “American Idol” judge SIMON COWELL checked off items he wanted in advance of the auction, had a cohort make silent bids – and waltzed off with nearly $1 million worth of Cher’s dresses, SONNY BONO’s boots, and other moldy memorabilia he’ll put on display in celeb-loopy London!
THE CHER SALE
