EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell, 66, Urged by Fiancée to 'Give up the Ghost' and Retire for Good After 'Embarrassing Himself' With New Boyband Show
Simon Cowell is said to be facing private pleas from his fiancée to retire from television
Simon Cowell is said to be facing private pleas from his fiancée Lauren Silverman to “give up the ghost” and retire from television after what insiders describe as a series of setbacks that have left the music mogul “embarrassing himself” with his latest projects.
The longtime reality show judge and TV producer, 66, best known for launching global hits such as The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, returned to screens this year with the 18th season of Britain’s Got Talent.
However, the show’s launch episode drew just three million viewers, its lowest ever, amid speculation the format could face cancellation.
Cowell has also struggled to replicate past chart success with his latest boyband December 10, whose debut single reached number 68, while his Netflix docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act failed to generate significant momentum.
