What involves mind whilst you recall to mind TV personality and file govt Simon Cowell? Keep it blank now. Arrogant? Demanding? Rude? Yes to all of that. But over the last six years or so, three things have took place that experience led to a shift within the attitude of the man. The first used to be the beginning of his handiest child, his son Eric six years ago. And the second one? It was the dying of his 89-year-old mother, Julie, 5 years in the past. And, in fact, there's the now long-standing dating with Lauren Silverman.
Now, we're not going to mention he's become some kind of a boy scout, however the guy now if truth be told apologizes when he screws up. Imagine that 10 years ago? No means. And he does charity paintings. And we are not just talking donating cash, but relatively turning up and conserving fingers and chatting. He is, at his core, the same ole Simon, with just a marginally of mellow and great. Maybe turning 60 has anything to do with it. Who knows? Here are 15 rumors that Simon Cowell wishes would quietly just go away.
15 He Set Out To Steal Lauren Silverman From Her Husband
It used to be 2009 and Cowell was once putting out on his bestie Andrew Silverman's yacht with Silverman and his wife Lauren. One thing ends up in another and Lauren finally ends up pregnant with Simon's child. It just took place. It was once no longer planned. Now, he loves Lauren. He loves his son Eric. But, he has said of the episode, "I can't hold my head up about it."
14 He Stole The Idea For The X-Factor
TV producer Simon Fuller got here up with the speculation for Pop Idol. Simon Cowell was once a pass judgement on. Later, Simon Cowell comes up with the X-Factor. Like Pop Idol, it topped the "best" rock singer. Fuller sued, pronouncing Cowell had stolen his concept. Cowell agreed to an out of courtroom settlement. In different words, maybe there used to be anything in what Fuller stated. Maybe there wasn't. Who cares? The two Simons both got mega-rich.
13 He's Only Out For Himself
A few years back, Simon and Lauren turned as much as a fundraiser for a charity referred to as Together for Short Lives. Simon's sitting on degree whilst they run a video of his visiting terminally ill kids, just hanging out and talking. He starts tearing up and Lauren has to hurry up onto the degree to make the speech he was once supposed to have made. Not this type of tough man in any case.
12 Judge Rita Ora Is The Friend Of Man Who Burgled Simon's House
Some time back, a guy referred to as Darren February burgled Simon Cowell's area. So? Well, he comes from the similar council property (project housing) that singer Rita Ora grew up in. She, literally, got here up from not anything. Some tabloid journalists with nothing higher to do decided to say Darren and Rita were friends. The story used to be so dumb that Rita just mentioned get over it guys.
11 He's Cold And Heartless
Is there really a "new" Simon Cowell? Well, consistent with Britain's Got Talent pass judgement on Amanda Holden, "He’s turned into something quite spiritual . . . it’s really unnerved me. He’s being really nice." Like the place is Simon and what have you ever carried out with him? Meanwhile, in America, America's Got Talent Announces Sofia Vergara will be a judge. Yeah!
10 He Once Filed For Bankruptcy
Simon moved again in together with his parents when he was once 30-years-old. As a 20-something he had been decided to make a profession in record production. He had a couple of successes, however more disasters. As a consequence, in 1989 he had no money and was compelled to transport again home. But he by no means filed for chapter. Today? The Syco Entertainment owner is price $600 million.
9 The Queen Thinks He Is A Dreadful Man
We can refute that one outright! The X -Factor is certainly one of her favourite shows, alongside Downton Abbey and Eastenders. Sure, she disagrees with the judges from time to time, but she would rarely be a typical watcher if she idea Simon terrible. By the best way, she does a working statement on Downton Abbey correcting the historic inaccuracies. Nobody dares to tell her to be quiet.
8 He's The Star Of Any Show He Is On
There are producers and there are stars. Simon Cowell could be very much a producer type. Sure, he is were given the kind of personality that looms large on judging panels, however his "thing" is really in the manufacturing finish of things. He has come out and stated he does not, now not, no longer imagine himself a celebrity. So, what in regards to the celebrity on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Accident, we bet. Eric had a great time.
7 Was He Telling The Truth About What Happened When He Fell?
In 2018, Simon Cowell fell down the stairs at his house. He stated it was once due to overwork, stress, and occasional blood power. He had merely fainted and taken a tumble. And he has mentioned it used to be a serious warning call, that he were running too not easy. But was once that really all there was once to it? Some say no longer. Simon insists it was due to overwork and tension. Others marvel.
6 His Father Bought Simon's Way Into The Music Business
No way. Well in 1979 his father Eric, an EMI govt, took pity on him and were given him a role in the EMI mailroom! It didn't last. He then labored as a runner for Elstree Studios and ended up working at the Jack Nicholson film The Shining, the place considered one of his jobs was once to (*15*) You may not consider it, but he fell out with his bosses and give up!
5 He's Stubborn And Hard Headed
What's the difference between being sure and resolute and stubborn and hard-headed? Not so much. It's all within the angle. Ten years in the past, Cowell was once stubborn, hard-headed, hot-headed even. Now, as other folks like Amanda Holden have spotted, he's mellowed. Make no mistake, he is nonetheless the boss, he is still in fee. But in step with Amanda, he is in truth paying attention to what others say. Is this really Simon Cowell?
4 He's Proud Of Giving Susan Boyle A Hard Time In Her 2009 Audition
When Susan Boyle, having a look lumpy, and old-maidish, strutted onto Britain's Got Talent level in 2009, you should see Simon Cowell (and lots of the target market) snort. Simon gave her a hard time for saying she used to be the next Elaine Paige. But when she sang, the snickering stopped, and the jaws dropped. Simon has since mentioned, sorry to Susan. Yes, Simon, you were a rude crude.
3 Little Mix Left His Label Because He Messed Them About
Little Mix received X -Factor UK in 2011 and (of course) went directly to signal with Simon Cowell's Syco Music. Fast forward to 2018 and the lady crew will get reduce free by Cowell, ending up at RCA Records. They say they had been messed about, treated badly. Cowell's model? He says they had been making demands, dissing workforce, and asking for songwriting credit score they didn't deserve. You know, the standard diva factor.
2 Actor/Singer Robson Green Hates His Guts For Dissing His Wife
Back within the 1990s, Robson Green (Granchester) working with Simon Cowell, recorded "Unchained Melody". It made Simon his first million. But each Green and Simon had the hots for the same girl and Green married her. Green has objected to comments Cowell has made about his wife, however calls him hard-working and giving. So a blended bag really.
1 The Nasty Feud With Singer Olly Murs
Headlines screamed "Feud between singer and his former mentor". Seems Simon had wanted English pop idol Murs for the X-Factor and he went to The Voice. Forget it Olly has said. There's no feud. Olly first sprang to prominence on the X -Factor UK. Simon was once a large part of his luck. He's mega within the U.K. in this day and age.
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