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Simon Cowell couldn’t wipe the smile from his face as he hit the streets of LA on a bike.The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 62, was rushed to hospital at the beginning of the year after a terrifying bike crash – which saw him break his arm and suffer a concussion.He previously broke his back after falling from his E-bike in August, 2020 – but insisted that his ordeal ‘wasn’t that bad’.Despite son Eric wanting him to steer clear of getting back on two wheels, the music mogul was all smiles during a bike ride while filming with Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum.The dad-of-one looked cool, calm and collected as he rode through the streets of Pasadena, donning a long sleeve navy top and matching trousers for the day – complete with black sunglasses.At one point, he could be seen pulling up to his America’s Got Talent co-stars, who were in a car, as they had a chat.Another picture showed Heidi and Sofia, who donned an eye-catching bright pink outfit, speaking as they swapped the car for the bike themselves.It is not clear what they were filming, but we can’t wait to get a proper look at whatever went down.Simon has had a tough time when it comes to bikes, breaking both his back and his arm in recent accidents.But he has no plans to ditch his wheels – much to Eric’s annoyance.‘I actually went on one the other day, I was somewhere where I wasn’t on a road and I took my bike with me, and I actually thought, “I need to get back on my bike”, he previously told the MailOnline. ‘Then Eric saw me and went crazy! He was so mad, he made me walk it.’‘I’ve always been very accident prone! Luckily it wasn’t too bad so you learn something from it.

X Factor back in 2008 looked nothing like the young girl who boasted iconic "bird nest" styled hair that we all remember.In fact, the singer is all grown up and looking hotter than ever as she headed out in London's Mayfair at the weekend.Dressing to thrill, she rocked an attention grabbing white coordinated blazer that was purposefully left undone to show off her ample cleavage.The hitmaker ditched her bra as she unveiled lots of bare flesh in the jacket that gaped open.Diana teamed her looked with some killer chunky leather lace up boots, a designer silver over-the-shoulder handbag and a dark pair of cool shades.Adding further accessories to her already glam outfit, she popped on a flimsy silver chain and droplet earrings to complete her look.Her highlighted blonde locks were groomed into a sleek and straight style as the Kinky Boots Westend star flashed a smile as she walked through London's Mayfair.While her outfit appeared to be quick daring, Diana didn't seem to be too bothered about the risk of a wardrobe slip.Meanwhile, Diana, who found fame on Simon Cowell's singing scouting show the X Factor, unveiled that she'd suffered a mystery illness.In February, she left fans worried for her health as she took to social media revealing she was in chronic pain and unable to eat but her condition had still gone undiagnosed. She said at the time: "Another night of pain.

Simon Cowell is reportedly planning to bring back the X Factor after the network confirmed there were ‘no current plans’ to revive it. The annual talent series – which saw a number of rotating stars on the judging panel including Robbie Williams, Cheryl, Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne, and Louis Walsh – was scrapped by ITV in July 2021. Although the popular programme suffered dwindling viewership, the music mogul is supposedly planning to modernise the music competition across the pond.

Simon Cowell is thinking about bringing back The X Factor after axing it just one year ago.The iconic programme ran from 2004 until 2018 before and saw two spin-offs in 2019 - The Band and The X Factor Celebrity.Last summer, ITV confirmed that the show wouldn't return but Simon seems to have other plans.He is apparently planning to resuscitate The X Factor one year on from ITV declaring they had no plans of airing it again.The TV boss has hinted that it may be the right time for the show to make a return to the US.An insider told The Sun on Sunday: “The X Factor is far from dead in America. Simon always felt the show needed some rest and some revamping.“He and the producers are looking at making it appeal to a wider audience and incorporating more social media platforms and streaming possibilities.”Simon also told the publication: “I’m proud of the show.

Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell looked cheerful as they arrived to America's Got Talentfilming in Pasadena on Saturday.The German supermodel, 48, and the Modern Family star, 49, were glamorous as ever, with Heidi rocking a green and black coat andSofia looking chic in an olive silk shirt and pants set.MeanwhileCowell, 62, sported his usual laid-back style, wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans, and black boots. Co-workers: Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell looked cheerful as they arrived to America's Got Talent filming in Pasadena on SaturdayThe entrepreneur paired the look with black shades and sported a brace on his injured wrist.

Simon Cowell, 62, is understood to now have taken more of a backseat in some of his ventures.The record executive wants to spend more time with his young son Eric Cowell, eight, and avoid becoming ill.Over the course of his career, he's launched numerous shows and founded media empire Syco - though he's said to be winding down his empire, including with The X Factor not returning.It's believed to be part of a strategy by the Britain's Got Talent judge to counteract his "unhealthy addiction to work," with him having been concerned about this.The music mogul opened up about his anxiety recently, revealing that whilst he remains on shows like BGT, he's taking a backseat when it comes to running them.He explained during an interview: "I made the decision that my main job would be being on TV, not running a production company.

Simon Cowell has a secret nickname that is out of this world — Darth Vader. Daily Star can reveal pals reckon the Britain's Got Talent mogul, 62, is just like the iconic Star Wars villain famed for being ruthless.

Simon Cowell has revealed he would be "petrified" if his son Eric were to perform on Britain's Got Talent, after the ITV show was halted due to a horror scooter crash.The inaugural episode of the new series saw four young boys aged between six and 10 take to the stage at the London Palladium to perform a series of scooter tricks involving towering ramps.Scooter Boys' routine, however, was drastically called to a halt after one member - Austin - fell from his scooter, forcing the intervention of medical staff.Thankfully, he was soon deemed to be okay to continue his routine and returned to the stage to rapturous applause.But that doesn't quell Simon's worries for his own son.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Simon revealed: "I'm like, 'my god, what if that was Eric?' It would be like 'wow'... I would be petrified!'"Fellow judge David Walliams agreed that having kids changes things from a judging capacity, as he spilled: "I think having kids definitely changes you.

No. 1 single “Watermelon Sugar” in 2020, a judge on Britain’s “The X Factor” was sour on the future pop superstar.After the then-16-year-old bakery worker crooned Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely” a cappella during his 2010 audition, he was unceremoniously shot down by music manager Louis Walsh.

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has revealed what he keeps under his desk – his nuts.TV’s "Mr Nasty", 62, has become a health fanatic in recent years and shuns sweets.Instead, he said: "I have a bowl of nuts under the desk."Where I can, I have cut out the sugar and the dairy and the gluten from my diet."That has made a difference genuinely to my health. Plus before my accident, I went out on my bike a lot.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent viewers are convinced that Simon Cowell has "already signed" Loren Allred as the fix row continues. The ITV contestant, who has had a stellar singing history with stints on The Voice and The Greatest Showman, was forced to address fix rumours after her appearance on the new series.

HE became a star launching music careers and TV shows, but Simon Cowell says the “terrifying” prospect of burn-out convinced him to give most of it up. The former music mogul was desperate to spend more time with eight-year-old son Eric and did not want workload or bad health stopping him.

X Factor favourite Wagner revealed that sex without love leaves him feeling unclean and makes him want to go wash afterwards. During an exclusive chat with the Daily Star for a Facebook Live tell-all, the singer chatted about his colourful sex life.

Simon Cowell has high hopes for the new crop of impressive hopefuls on the upcoming season of. However, the outspoken judge says the auditions didn't fill him with confidence at the start.Cowell — who rocked a brace bandage on his hand from when he broke his arm earlier this year — spoke with ET's Matt Cohen on the red carpet at the Season 17 Kick-Off event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Wednesday, and opened up about his initial misgivings over the level of talent this season.«When [taping] first started — you know, I am always expecting, always hoping, the show can or should should be better year on year.

X Factor legend Wagner, 66, has turned down an appearance on Naked Attraction.The reality TV star explained that he was recently approached by producers to go on the programme but immediately turned down the offer, despite him having a partner.Wagner has been with Lydia, 30, since 2010 - shortly after his X Factor gig when they met after a gig when she was 19.The couple now share two young children together and have been together since.Talking to showbiz reporter Carly Hacon on a Daily Star tell-all, he said: "They invited me the other day to go on Naked Attraction. I would never go there.

Baywatch babe and Hollywood star Carmen Electra has had a number of high profile romances throughout the years, including with X Factor star Simon Cowell.The actress dated Simon for over six months in 2012 - but he is not the only famous face to have been in a relationship with Carmen since she burst onto our TV screens in the early nineties.Throughout her career, Carmen has also dated rockstars, world famous musicians and huge names from the world of sports - with her romances featuring in documentaries including 2020's The Last Dance.On Carmen's 50th birthday (April 20), Daily Star takes a look back on her wild love life.Long before she was Baywatch and silver screen icon Carmen Electra, Tara Leigh Patrick was an aspiring actress who moved to Minnesota in search of fame and fortune after spotting an ad for an all-girl group being put together by Purple Rain singer Prince.It was him that gave the actress the new name of Carmen Electra, after he spotted her talent during the audition.Not only did Carmen credit Prince with kick-starting her career, the two also dated for a period of time, but she chose to end the relationship when she wanted to stay in Los Angeles, telling E! Online: "He controlled everything, but I loved that about him. How I dressed, the music, hairstyles.

Britain's Got Talent contestant Ferdinand Rennie has said he was stitched up after Simon Cowell said he "murdered" his favourite song.The Scot is at the heart of another "fix" row on the hit ITV talent show after his performance of Never Enough from The Greatest Showman divided judges.The 62-year-old told The Sun that his performance was plagued by sound issues, he was kept waiting for 10 hours before his audition and was convinced by the programme's producers to sing a different version of the song than he had planned to perform.His audition was immediately followed in the edited show by a performance by professional singer Loren Allred, who recorded the vocals for the film's soundtrack.Austrian-born Ferdinand told the paper that he had asked the show's producers if he could perform the hit in ballad form but they persuaded him to sing his dance version instead. His cover was enjoyed by the audience and judges David Walliams and Amanda Holden but Simon said he had ruined his favourite song.

Simon Cowell has opened up about how bad his horror e-bike crash really was two years ago and how he now has long-term nerve damage. The music mogul and Britain's Got Talent head judge crashed his bike in Malibu, California, breaking his back - and has confessed it was "much worse" than what people thought at the time. Simon, 62, also admitted that he doesn't really talk about it and "kept a lot back" from the public.

X Factor legend Wagner has said Simon Cowell becoming "Mr Nice Guy" was one of the things that killed the show.The ITV singing competition was pretty much axed in 2021 after 17 years, with ITV saying at the time that there were "no current plans" for another series.Singer Wagner - who was a contestant on the programme back in 2010 - has now said he thinks Simon's move away from being TV's Mr Nasty was one of the reasons its popularity waned.He told the Daily Star's Carly in Convo he thought the fact people don't buy records any more was also a factor."The other thing which I think contributed to the show losing its popularity was the fact that Simon had to become Mr Nice Guy," he went on."Before he would say horrible things to people singing badly."But now more and more the world is becoming a very boring place, where you have to be politically correct at all times."Wagner, 65, said Simon "had to change" as the landscape changed but that it probably had an impact on the talent show's ratings."People enjoyed watching him say horrible things, which is wrong," he chuckled."That was something that I think attracted people to watch the show."The singer made it all the way to the quarter finals in 2010 as part of the Over 28s category, which was mentored by Louis Walsh.And he said he had a blast being part of the contest, which was won by Matt Cardle that year.Since then, the Brazilian-born singer - who was regarded as something of a novelty act - has been making a living selling video messages to eager fans and practicing karate to keep fit."It's amazing how time flies and how things that happened a long time, sometimes they feel like they were yesterday," he said."I loved being there," Wagner added, saying he loved Simon and

Scots BGT contestant Ferdinand Rennie has offered to perform his high energy dance version of Never Enough at Simon Cowell's wedding after his online audition had over 200,000 hits.

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