Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is the British music and TV producer behind The X Factor and is also a judge on the programme. Following the success of The X Factor, his production company developed Britain’s Got Talent, a show open to all performers. The media mogul became a father in 2014 with partner Lauren Silverman.

Last Updated On | 6 May 2026

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Simon Cowell's 'wakeup call' after 'disgusting' treatment of Susan Boyle

The BGT star was the runner-up of the third series and went on to become one of the most successful recording artists of her generation, after signing with Simon's label

Why judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson really left American Idol

The duo will reunite as guest judges for a special episode on the TV hit competition called "20th High School Reunion" on May 4

Simon Cowell's fiancée Lauren reveals biggest concern about son Eric: 'It really freaked me out'

Lauren and her fiancé, Simon Cowell, welcomed Eric in 2014 after meeting ten years prior in 2004

Simon Cowell's ex-Sinitta makes ultra-rare comment on Lauren Silverman and son Eric after 40-year 'off-and-on' relationship

The X-factor creator dated pop star and actress Sinitta 'on and off' for 40 years, she told members of the I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here camp

Truth behind Sinitta's '40-year' romance with Simon Cowell

Sinitta opens up about her high-profile relationship on tonight's episode of I'm A Celebrity......Get Me Out of Here! South Africa

Celebrity New Year celebrations: How Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, Lily Collins and more rang in 2026

From JLo's NYE performance through to Gwen Stefani's ranch party with husband Blake, discover how the A-list celebrated the end of 2025

Simon Cowell shares the emotional moment partner Lauren officially became a 'Cowell' - 'It was time'

Simon and Lauren Cowell give us a glimpse inside their lives together in this exclusive joint interview to coincide with the launch of the music mogula's new Netflix show, The Next Act

Lauren Cowell recalls 'amazing day' with photo of Simon Cowell and lookalike son Eric

Lauren Cowell posed with her husband, Simon Cowell, son Eric Cowell, and the boyband, December 10, following the release of Simon Cowell: The Next Act.

Simon Cowell’s unusual 50/50 diet habit he adheres to after health scare

Simon Cowell shared an insight into how his diet and overall approach to health has shifted in an episode of his new Netflix series, The Next Act

Meet Simon Cowell's lookalike son Eric, 11 – and rarely-seen stepson Adam, 19

With the release of his new Netflix series, The Next Act, meet Simon Cowell and his fiancée Lauren Silverman's two children, Eric Cowell and Adam Silverman.

11 best shows and movies premiering this week

The week of December 7 will start with a new season of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, and end with Taylor Swift's six-part Eras Tour documentary

Netflix's 'messy' 6-part drama everyone will be glued to

Simon Cowell is on the search for the next One Direction in a brand new drama series coming to Netflix, titled The Next Act

All the celebrities who have cloned their dogs — see photos

Tom Brady just announced that his new dog, Junie, is a clone of his late dog Lua who he shared with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.

Exclusive: Simon Cowell reveals incredible way his son Eric, 11, will follow in his footsteps in candid confession about future career

The former X Factor judge made the confession during an exclusive interview with HELLO! alongside his girlfriend, and mother to his son, Lauren Silverman

Have Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman secretly married?

Lauren raised questions with new Instagram username

Simon Cowell attends star-studded fundraiser hosted by his fiancée Lauren Silverman as mogul becomes patron for the GOSH Charity

Simon Cowell is Great Ormond Street's new patron and the occasion was marked with a charity shoot alongside Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, exclusively covered by HELLO!

Simon Cowell turns 66: from music mogul to family man

Simon Cowell rose to fame for being the brains behind TV shows like American Idol, The X Factor and America's Got Talent

One Direction members join forces for emotional reunion following Liam Payne tragedy

Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik formed One Direction on The X Factor UK in 2010, alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Liam Payne

Simon Cowell's wild transformation through the years in before and after photos

Ahead of the America's Got Talent finale, Simon Cowell's appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show caused a buzz on social media

Simon Cowell's towering son, Eric, 11, is 'so grown up' in new photos from family road trip

The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent judge, Simon Cowell, has given his fans and followers a brand new glimpse into his life with his lookalike son, Eric

Simon Cowell's 11-year-old son looks 'so grown up' in new photos

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman's 11-year-old son, Eric, is growing up so quickly, as seen in new photos shared to Instagram by their friend, Terri Seymour