Explaining the reason why, he added: "Because I don't know who is on tonight's show so I like to be surprised. So that might have looked a bit odd what I was doing and I can't look behind me but I'm very, very, very excited." To which Dec joked: "Simon, nothing surprises us about you anymore!"
Last year, the 65-year-old TV mogul disclosed that he experiences severe migraines after being forced to skip a few auditions during filming.
Cowell has said that he suffers with photophobia, acute light sensitivity, which can be migraine inducing. He said: “The red glasses are because I have lights in my eyes all day long and it's like a laser and I get migraines and that's like a filter. They actually do work.”
Now Simon, 65, has revealed whether he can hold a tune or not. To mark his birthday this week, the music mogul sang Happy Birthday to mark the occasion, sharing the clip to social media. Despite being one of the most influential figures in the music industry, he did admit he had little singing abilities of his own.
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The X Factor judge revealed that he was thinking of her while watching an emotional performance of Labrinth's 'Jealous' from Josh Daniels recently.
Simon Cowell grew emotional as he discussed the “hardest thing that ever happened” to him. The 64-year-old music mogul lost his father Eric in 1999 and his mum Julie 16 years later. He says believing their “presence” is still with him has got him through his grief.
He's nothing like how he appears on television. In fact, he was one of the kindest, most genuine people I've stumbled upon. While our conversation wasn't long he was very friendly and seemed very down to earth and upbeat.
While Eric is Simon's first child, Silverman has a teenage son, Adam, from her previous marriage. Adam and Eric have spent quality time together over the years, including a 2023 Easter celebration with Simon, Silverman and Simon's ex-girlfriend (and good friend) Terri Seymour and her family.
Before launching Syco Entertainment, Simon was an established record label executive. He first appeared on television as a judge on the UK talent show Pop Idol before launching American Idol in 2002.
Simon Cowell, known for his scathing comments on many TV talent shows, has been through quite a journey when it comes to finding his perfect smile. “Simon has certainly had veneers, one key tell-tale sign is that in earlier photos his upper right lateral incisor is missing.”
Elsewhere, many have noted Simon now wears tinted orange glasses during auditions. The media mogul has addressed his eyewear. He said: "I do get migraines after long days in the filming lights."
Simon Cowell was "so close" to spending his life in a wheelchair after his electric bike accident. The 63-year-old music mogul overhauled his health after being involved in a horror accident three years ago but said it has given him a "completely different outlook on life".
Simon set the record straight and confirmed the glasses are worn to protect himself from migraines and headaches sparked by the bright lights in the TV studio. "For anyone concerned, I do get migraines after long days in the filming lights.
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman: 18 years
"America's Got Talent" judge Simon Cowell, 64, first met Lauren Silverman, 46, back in 2004, but she was married at the time and the couple started seeing each other in the summer of 2013.
Legendary record producer and X-Factor founder Simon Cowell is worth an estimated £325 million today – yet he wasn't born into a wealthy family and had to work his way up through the ranks of the music industry, starting out as an office post boy.
Cowell's affair with his now partner Lauren is believed to date back to 2009 when she was married to millionaire property developer Andrew Silverman. The affair became public - and Cowell's life changed - at the end of July 2013 when news broke of Lauren's pregnancy.
Who is Simon Cowell's fiancée, Lauren Silverman? The longtime apple of Cowell's eye is socialite and entrepreneur Lauren Silverman, his fiancée and future wife.
Simon Cowell's latest appearance on Britain's Got Talent confirmed he is still suffering from a debilitating health issue. Last year, the 65-year-old music mogul confirmed he had to miss filming for the ITV show due to migraines.
Nothing tragic has happened to Eric Cowell, Simon Cowell son. He was born in 2014 and has been a major source of joy for Simon. Simon often shares how much he loves being a father.
The 65-year-old broke his back and underwent major surgery in 2020 after falling off his e-bike on the grounds of his Miami home, but that doesn't appear to have deterred the music mogul.
Simon Cowell was reduced to tears after telling of how the biggest career moment in his life coincided with his most heartbreaking loss. Simon Cowell spoke of his "desperately unhappy downward spiral" after suffering the loss of his "best friends" and strongest confidantes - his parents.