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He has judged on the British television talent competition shows Pop Idol (2001–2003), The X Factor UK (2004–2010, 2014–2018), and Britain's Got Talent (2007–present), as well as the American television talent competition shows American Idol (2002–2010), The X Factor US (2011–2013), and America's Got Talent (2016–present).
- Cowell's Early Career in The Music Industry
- Cowell Joined Pop Idol, Then American Idol
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Originally from London, Cowell began his career in music at EMI Music Publishing, a U.K.-based company that has signed artists like Elton John and Paul McCartney. According to biography.com, Cowell's father was working as an executive at EMI andhelped his then-teenage son land a job in the mailroom; it marked the beginning of his time in the indust...
Cowell was cast as a judge for the UK's Pop Idol, which Spice Girls creator Simon Fuller pitched to British channel ITV. It aired from 2001 to 2003, and was the start to an international Idol franchise, including American Idol. Pop Idol's first winner, Will Young, went on to produce chart-topping hits after claiming the crown. In 2002, Cowell worke...
In 2004, Cowell created, produced, and became a judge (alongside Sharon Osbourne and Irish music producer Louis Walsh) on The X Factor in the U.K. The show quickly became a massive success; its winners include soloist Leona Lewis and girl groupd Little Mix, who went on to create popular hits like "Bleeding Love" and "Shout Out to My Ex," respective...
Idol and The X-Factor aren't the only international franchise on Cowell's resume. In 2006, Syco TV and its business partners launched America's Got Talent, a television competition show that features musicians alongside comedians, magicians, dancers and more. A year later, Britain's Got Talent premiered and rose to success alongside its U.S. counte...
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Aug 16, 2019 · Simon Cowell is a record producer and media personality known for his scathing critical remarks as a judge on the TV competition shows 'American Idol,' 'The X Factor' and 'America's Got...
Jun 5, 2024 · “America’s Got Talent” judge Simon Cowell used the Golden Buzzer twice, the first time that's happened on the show. Cowell is rewriting the rules about how the show evaluates talent.
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- Season 11: Calysta Bevier. Calysta Bevier, a 16-year-old ovarian cancer survivor, fittingly performed Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” in the Season 11 auditions, as Cowell joined the show for the first time as a judge (he’s also executive producer of AGT).
- Season 12: Mandy Harvey. Deaf singer Mandy Harvey stunned Cowell with her audition during Season 12 in 2017, causing him to hit his Golden Buzzer. She performed an original song called “Try.”
- Season 13: Michael Ketterer. Michael Ketterer performs on America's Got Talent, Season 13 Episode 2. Pediatric mental health nurse Michael Ketterer not only earned Cowell’s Golden Buzzer during Season 13 — he also brought the famously critical judge to tears.
- AGT: The Champions: Kechi. Kechi performs on America's Got Talent, Season 12 Episode 3. Cowell awarded his Golden Buzzer in AGT: The Champions to returning contestant Kechi, who first took the stage in season 12.
Jul 25, 2023 · Cowell shared his 16 “most memorable” auditions from America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent on an episode of Season 18, covering everything from the emotional to the hysterical.
Jun 7, 2023 · Simon Cowell hit the golden buzzer for a very special contestant on “America’s Got Talent.” Seventeen-year-old Putri Ariani blew the judges away with her audition, receiving a standing...
