SIMON Cowell wiped away tears of joy after being handed the key to the Las Vegas strip on Saturday night for his hit AGT Live variety show.
Our footage shows Cowell being honoured by Sin City chiefs for his contribution to the party town's entertainment scene with many of his reality shows' contestants enjoying huge success.
The TV and music mogul joked that getting the freedom of the party city weeks after getting engaged was annoying - and that the honor would have meant “more fun” had it been handed out 10 years ago.
Proud Cowell described his honour as “big” and a “thrlll” especially given that the Luxor Theater spectacular has become one of the strip's hottest tickets in just four months Cowell was joined by close friend and fellow AGT judge Howie Mandel backstage at the venue.
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