Simon Cowell has paid tribute to US TV legend Regis Philbin, praising him for the role he played in launching America’s Got Talent.It was announced over the weekend that Regis had died at the age of 88, and tributes were paid to him from former co-hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa.Now, Cowell has spoken on his admiration for Regis, who presented the very first season of AGT in 2006. ‘He was an absolute total gentleman.
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