Simon Cowell | PERSON

Simon Phillip Cowell (born October 7, 1959) is an English artist-and-repertoire ("A&R") executive, television personality/producer and entrepreneur, best known as a judge on such TV shows as Pop Idol, American Idol, The X Factor, and Britain's Got Talent. He is also the owner of the television production and music publishing house Syco.

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X Factor: Twins excluded
— Nov 22 2009 2:49 AM from Daily Star
Fancy a genuine contest?
— Nov 22 2009 2:46 AM from Mirror.co.uk
Susan Boyle: The impossible dream
— Nov 22 2009 1:20 AM from Scotland on Sunday
Simon Cowell set for double chart top spot
— Nov 22 2009 1:20 AM from Daily Express
Susan Boyle: The impossible dream
— Nov 22 2009 1:16 AM from The Scotsman

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Simon Cowell via video link receives The Daily Mirror Best British TV Judge Award during the Variety Club Showbiz Awards, at the Grosvenor House, on November 15, 2009 in London, England.

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In this photo provided by NBC Universal, "Today" show host's Amy Robach, right, dressed as Simon Cowell and Lester Holt, dressed as Susan Boyle appear on NBC's weekend "Today" show, in New York, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.

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"Really? I thought it was about the best singer."

Dannii Minogue Nov 22 2009 2:46 AM from Mirror.co.uk

"I will save the person who I think has the potential to get better."

Louis Walsh Nov 22 2009 2:46 AM from Mirror.co.uk

"If we weren't overweight and hadn't written a hit show, his press release would have had far fewer people pick it up"

Ruth Jones Nov 22 2009 12:07 AM from Guardian Unlimited

"is that there are times when I'm being particularly indulgent about being particularly over-sensitive to something somebody has said to me, and I've talked to you about it. And what's brilliant is that James will go, 'They're..."

Ruth Jones Nov 22 2009 12:07 AM from Guardian Unlimited

"and James has a more frenetic way of working than I do ... I can go out and get a cup of tea and then I'll come back and he's conked out."

Ruth Jones Nov 22 2009 12:07 AM from Guardian Unlimited

"I loved everything about your performance. You have the potential to be the new popstar up there with Robbie, Gary, Will Young and the others. You're a natural mover, and there's nothing fake about you - everything about Olly..."

Louis Walsh Nov 21 2009 9:46 PM from Digital Spy

"Danyl, there's no doubt you can sing anything, but I think you tried too hard tonight. I would have preferred a different arrangement. You're a great singer but I think you're trying too hard and I think Simon is making it very..."

Louis Walsh Nov 21 2009 9:46 PM from Digital Spy

"Wow guys. You look amazing. You know what really shocked me tonight - the singing was in tune and the rapping was out of time. I don't know what's happening now, I'm totally confused. It was fun..."

Dannii Minogue Nov 21 2009 9:46 PM from Digital Spy

"Stacey, last week you absolutely stole the show, and I want everybody to know you are a great performer and there is nothing phoney about you. Whatever it is, star quality, you've definitely got it and I think you're definitely..."

Louis Walsh Nov 21 2009 9:46 PM from Digital Spy

"Actually, Lloyd, that surprised me because it wasn't bad at all. I'm not saying it was the best vocal I've ever heard, but you look a lot better, you're starting to perform to the public and it started to feel believable. Maybe..."

Simon Cowell Nov 21 2009 9:46 PM from Digital Spy

X Factor: Twins excluded
— Nov 22 2009 2:49 AM from Daily Star
Fancy a genuine contest?
— Nov 22 2009 2:46 AM from Mirror.co.uk
Susan Boyle: The impossible dream
— Nov 22 2009 1:20 AM from Scotland on Sunday
Simon Cowell set for double chart top spot
— Nov 22 2009 1:20 AM from Daily Express
Susan Boyle: The impossible dream
— Nov 22 2009 1:16 AM from The Scotsman