Mario Lopez also stepped in as the primary host for the show after co-hosting with Khloe Kardashian during the second season. The show drew in a record number of viewers for Fox, in addition to producing pop stars Kelly Clarkson (2002), Ruben Studdard (2003), Fantasia Barrino (2004), Jennifer Hudson (2004), Carrie Underwood (2005), Taylor Hicks (2006), Jordin Sparks (2007) and David Cook (2008), among others. David Walliams admits he hasn't heard from Simon Cowell since he broke his back in electric bike accident, 'He feels on top of the world... and he looks fantastic': Amanda Holden confirms Simon Cowell's return to Britain's Got Talent after breaking his back falling from an electric bike, Simon Cowell 'is considering legal action against bike manufacturers' after breaking his back falling from monster 60mph electric bike, Simon Cowell 'REJECTED a meal Naughty Boy spent three hours cooking for him... as it turned out he doesn't eat lamb', BGT Christmas Special FIRST LOOK: David Walliams transforms into The QUEEN to deliver a cheeky version of the Royal Christmas Message and 'no one emerges unscathed! The music mogul, 61, who resigned from SimCo Ltd in September 2020, and the two new directors also did not take any earnings from the period reported. Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi sports a personalized baseball cap as they go food... Susanna Reid, 50, fears being left alone in her 'empty nest' when all three of her sons go off to university. © 2021 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. We strive for accuracy and fairness. Following musical comic Jon Courtenay's win at the Britain's Got Talent final on Saturday night, the voting figures have been released. BGT's David Walliams says he hopes Simon Cowell isn't as slim when he returns to the show after bike accident, EXCLUSIVE: 'They were flabbergasted when I overtook Dua Lipa!' As of 2019 Cowell has an estimated net worth of $550 million. Simon Cowell was born on October 7, 1959, in London, England. The mogul, 61, opted to go shirtless to enjoy a ride on his jetski as he continued his sunny getaway after breaking his back in a motorbike accident in August. 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 Talent.' Prior to the end of its initial run, it was announced that The Greatest Dancer had been renewed for a second season. The music mogul, 61, was in good spirits as he sped through the ocean with his son and Lauren, who highlighted her svelte physique in a gorgeous white bikini. Simon Cowell looked in good spirits as he was seen in a hilarious throwback picture shared to Instagram on Sunday. For the third season, the series made yet another change to the members of the judges panel, replacing Reid and Spears with Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio. Lauren Silverman looked incredible as she frolicked on the beach with partner Simon Cowell and son Eric during their annual family trip to Barbados on Tuesday. It appears as though Simon Cowell might never be the same, or at least that’s what fans are worried about. The ITV show was mired in controversy this year, attracting a record-breaking number of Ofcom complaints for, among other things, Diversity's dance routine and Amanda Holden's gowns. Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams has declared that he hopes Simon Cowell isn't as slim when he returns to the panel next year following his electric bike accident. 'McMafia' millionaire had his £10m property empire seized after 'money laundering for gangsters' - so why does he STILL own four properties including this £1.9m luxury office and penthouse? — Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) August 10, 2020 After reports surfaced, Simon took to Twitter to thank his nurses and doctors and explain in his own words what had happened. The singer, 51, wrapped up against the autumn chill in a black striped midi dress and padded jacket as she left Scott's restaurant in London on Tuesday. ': Piers Morgan says he'd return to Britain's Got Talent if David Walliams left the show, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon 'land BGT pay rises with Simon Cowell's support... after learning male judges earned more than double their salary', 'All judges should be on equal pay': Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon enter pay gap row after it emerged  judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams 'earn more than DOUBLE their salary', EXCLUSIVE: It's not his year! He moved back into his own place, and gradually climbed the corporate ladder at BMG. The American version, American Idol, debuted in 2002, with Cowell judging alongside singer Paula Abdul and producer Randy Jackson. Fox decided not to renew the show for season 4 after Cowell announced he would focus on judging the British series. Simon Cowell's prime time hit America's Got Talent: The Champions will NOT be returning in January, leaving the judge without his $10m salary as he recovers from a back injury, Simon Cowell, 61, looks happy and healthy as he is seen in public for FIRST TIME since undergoing surgery on his broken back following electric bike accident, 'He was nearly paralysed - he's lucky to be recovering at all': Simon Cowell's friends say he has a long, hard road ahead after breaking his back in an e-bike fall… but it could be the push he needs to finally marry, writes ALISON BOSHOFF, 'It would be fun getting back with the old band! Amanda, 49, Alesha, 42, David, also 49, and Ashley, 32, posed alongside hosts Ant and Dec, both 45, for a glamorous photoshoot ahead of the ITV show's Christmas special. Cowell became a father with the birth of son Eric on February 14, 2014. Simon Cowell is feeling better after months of recovery.. Talk show host Larry King dies aged 87 at LA hospital just three weeks after being transferred from the ICU... PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell, 61, shows off his 20lbs weight loss in a white jacket as he steps out for a stroll with partner Lauren Silverman, 43, and son Eric, Simon Cowell, 61, displays his 20lbs weight loss in a black jacket as he steps out for a stroll in London after returning to the UK for the first time since breaking his back, Britain's Got Talent 2021 CANCELLED due to COVID-19 pandemic, Amanda Holden puts on a very leggy display in plaid miniskirt and chic white shirt as she struts out of work at Heart Radio, Amanda Holden is effortlessly chic in a striped dress as she leaves work at Heart FM... after revealing BGT's future amid COVID fears, 'It's still under discussion, let's say that': Amanda Holden addresses rumours Britain's Got Talent will be cancelled due to Covid restrictions, Britain's Got Talent 'almost certain to be scrapped entirely this year and may not be aired until 2022 due to Covid restrictions', Simon Cowell didn't pay himself ANY wages from his former company after profits fell by 'nearly £30m', Shirtless Simon Cowell, 61, works up a sweat during a weights session as he joins bikini-clad Lauren Silverman, 43, aboard a boat on Barbados break, Lauren Silverman, 43, shows off her incredible figure in a pretty pink swimsuit as she enjoys a swim with son Eric, six, while Simon Cowell, 61, takes a jet-ski ride during idyllic Barbados break, Shirtless Simon Cowell, 61, sports a face mask and orange shorts as smiling TV mogul joins swimsuit-clad Lauren Silverman, 43, and their son Eric, 6, on the beach in Barbados after recovering from back op, Amanda Holden claims not having a live audience on Britain's Got Talent 'makes no sense' after 2021 series was postponed over COVID-19 lockdown, X Factor's Cher Lloyd takes a swipe at former boss Simon Cowell with 'brainless' jibe... eight years after parting ways over 'control issues', Britain's Got Talent 2021 is SCRAPPED as COVID-19 lockdown scuppers plans for nationwide auditions... but bosses hope series will return in the autumn, Sunburnt Simon Cowell, 61, displays the effects of a MONTH on holiday in Barbados as he enjoys a day on his yacht with swimsuit-clad girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 43, and son Eric, 6, Lauren Silverman, 43, looks radiant in a strapless black bikini while Simon Cowell, 61, rides a jetski as the couple enjoy a boat day with their son Eric, 6, in Barbados following the mogul's bike accident, Sinitta blends safety into her unique sense of style as she teams a face visor and baseball cap with a long sleeve bikini for a beach day in Barbados, Simon Cowell 'to face Amazon in ratings war as the streaming giant hires Britain's Got Talent and X Factor stars as judges for new talent show', Simon Cowell, 61, ends the year in style as he relaxes on board his luxury yacht with Lauren Silverman, 43, in Barbados... four months after breaking his back in bike accident, 'We're looking for crazy ideas': Olly Murs vows to follow in the footsteps of mentor Simon Cowell after launching his own TV company, Simon Cowell, 61, rides a jet ski and performs stretches on his yacht in Barbados as he continues to recover after breaking his back, Britain's Got Talent filming 'is delayed because of COVID-19 rule changes' as Simon Cowell prepares to make his return to the panel after back injury, David Walliams takes aim at Simon Cowell as he mercilessly mocks his e-bike accident in BGT comedy sketch, EXCLUSIVE: 'I looked fat next to him!' 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