Simon Cowell lands secret £90million payday – making him richer than ever before

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Britain's Got Talent star Paul Potts is making a comeback an astonishing 15 years after his win in the ITV talent show. The singer, 51, has released a new double CD album, named Musica Non Proibita, and plans to tour in February and March next year.The tenor's success on the TV show in 2007 earned him lucrative deals and enabled him to live his dream as a professional singer. READ MORE: Simon Cowell teases jaw-dropping 'Paul Potts moment' as he opens up about new BGT series And he is still friends with the show's judge Simon Cowell, 62, telling The Sun: “I had a good long chat with him at the final of America’s Got Talent : The Champions, and it is gratifying to have so much respect from him.” “I don’t think I would change anything.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent star Paul Potts has been seen 15 years after his historic Britain’s Got Talent win. The star has released a new album, named Musica Non Proibita, and plans to tour in February and March 2023 with his new music. The English tenor, 51, became a global sensation after winning first place back in 2007.

Fleur East has been performing for her late father on Strictly Come Dancing following his death during lockdown - but is still reeling after being sacked by Simon Cowell's record label. When Fleur, 34, revealed that she would be taking part in Strictly on her radio show, she reportedly said: "I'm equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year's Strictly line up."I'm excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.

NBC has greenlit America’s Got Talent: All-Stars from creator Simon Cowell who will serve as a judge alongside Heidi Klum and Howie Mandell. Terry Crews has been tapped to host.

Simon Cowell turns 63, we're taking a look at his sauciest ever sex confessions.The music mogul is best known for being on the judging panel of some of the UK's biggest past and present shows such as X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and Pop Idol.Although he is coupled up now with brunette beauty Lauren Silverman, Simon spent many years as a boisterous bachelor.READ NEXT: Simon Cowell reveals he was once rejected for job by X Factor TV bossesSimon started dating Lauren in 2013 and they had their son Eric, 8, a year later.So, to celebrate his big day, let's take a look at some of his wildest confessions...Simon found himself at the centre of speculation after a story emerged suggesting his partner Lauren suspected him of cheating on her with a Spice Girl.It was claimed that Mel B was the girl band member which he apparently got with behind her back.However, sources close to Simon called the story "ridiculous and completely pointless".Simon had cast Dannii as a judge on the ITV show in 2007 which is allegedly when they got close.The businessman confessed to the affair during an interview for an unauthorised biography called Sweet Revenge: The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell by journalist Tom Bower.He revealed how he had a "crush" on the Australian singer and sister to Kylie Minogue.Simon said: "I had a crush on her. It was Dannii’s hair, the sexy clothes, and the t**s."I was like a schoolboy.

The X-Factor star Amelia Lily has revealed that it took nearly one year of auditions before she even made it to the televised rounds of the popular ITV show.Amelia, who wowed the judges on the 2011 series of The X-Factor, is currently hosting BBC podcast The Talent Factory: Inside The Music Machine, which sees former contestants reveal their stories and experiences of taking part in reality TV shows that transformed the music industry for two decades.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Amelia has now shared her own experiences of taking part in The X-Factor - and revealed that despite appearing on the television audition rounds, it took multiple auditions to even get to that stage.READ NEXT: Simon Cowell reveals he was once rejected for job by X Factor TV bosses"The whole audition process I think everyone is kind of aware of it now, but I never really spoke about what happened to me," said Amelia. "I went to Cardiff Stadium to audition, as everybody does, waited there for eight hours and I didn't actually get through.

Simon Cowell has reportedly bagged a whopping £90million cash deal to keep his global Got Talent franchise on worldwide TV.The famous telly judge already has a net worth of £390million, and has now secured one his biggest pay days ever as he promised to “announce something soon” to fans.The Got Talent shows, which air in 69 countries, have proved so popular that a massive investment bank is prepared to give him the cash up front to keep them going, according to The Sun.READ MORE: Simon Cowell feared he'd be castrated during terrifying America's Got Talent stuntThe deal, which took two years to complete, has been hailed as “the first of it’s kind” and will be made with Simon’s Syco Entertainment firm, leaving the record and TV executive more time to concentrate on work he loves.A source told The Sun: “Simon’s decision will give him more time to concentrate on what he enjoys."As well as spending time with his family, he loves Britain’s Got Talent and its US counterpart America’s Got Talent and he would like to continue appearing on those, being in front of the camera, for years to come.“This deal means he will continue to make a fortune from the other versions of Got Talent in countries around the globe.”The deal comes despite Simon recently downsizing Syco earlier this year to spend more time with his family, his fiancé Lauren Silverman, 45, and their seven-year-old son Eric.He last week told the Daily Mirror: “I am getting back in the music business with something I’m going to announce soon.”It comes after reports his wedding to socialite Lauren Silverman is imminent.The Britain’s Got Talent creator previously admitted he’d taken over planning the big day from Lauren, who he started dating in 2013.

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Simon Cowell has reportedly received a £90million cash deal to keep his global ‘Got Talent’ franchise on worldwide TV. The X Factor mogul, 62, is said to have landed the deal weeks after he promised to “announce something soon” after he eased up on work following health scares. The Sun reported on Tuesday (04.

Simon Cowell has reportedly bagged another £90million since securing his latest television deal.

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Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment has struck a deal worth $125M for the securitization of the Got Talent franchise.

K.J. Yossman Simon Cowell has securitized the Got Talent franchise in what’s been described as a “groundbreaking” $125 million deal. The securitization relates to the intellectual property behind the franchise, including both the U.S. and British versions of the show, “America’s Got Talent” and “Britain’s Got Talent.” As part of the deal, the assets to the franchise and its spin-offs have been pooled, including “production margins and fees, digital income, franchise and original content sales and sponsorship income.” The Got Talent franchise has been commissioned across 72 global territories, including Armenia, Chile and Egypt. As of 2017, it holds the Guinness world record title for “Most international versions for a reality television format.”

READ MORE: Gavin and Stacey star pans reboot and confirms tragic Nessa and Smithy fateBut arguably one of his most famous lines throughout his career was his infamous fight scenes between two memorable characters. Over the span of his showbiz career, the former doctor has suffered his fair share of fallouts with his celebrity guests. As the comic celebrates his 58th birthday with a bang, Daily Star have taken a deep dive inside his famous feuds.