Original Air Date:
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Guests:
Simon Cowell
Show Summary:
After a successful run as a judge on the top-rated show American Idol, Simon Cowell will be saying goodbye at the end of the current season and venturing into new territory with a fresh show and possibly marriage or children. Simon sat down with Oprah for an intimate one-on-one interview over traditional afternoon British tea to share a bit about his past, his career, his relationships, and his future. Simon revealed a different side of himself from the snarky British judge American's love and love to hate -- he spoke about his dark days, losing everything as a young man, and his softer side.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- Simon Cowell shared that his girlfriend has brought out his softer side and has him considering marriage, children, and working less to spend more time at home.
- At 30 Simon was living the glamourous life, but lost it all and had to move back in with his parents and spent years paying off his debt before venturing out to begin his career again.
Once his contract is complete with American Idol, Simon will set out to create another successful American talent-based reality show that broadens the age range of competitors and allows groups to try out.
What to Take Away from the Show:
In this episode, Simon Cowell was a standard case of 'don't judge a book by its cover' - or in his case, don't judge a judge by what you see on TV or read in the tabloids. Simon Cowell showed a side of himself that was very likable, relatable, and gave balance to his brutally honest comments on AI. Fans of the surly judge will be pleased to know that he has no plans to leave television, but to begin a new adventure that will try to win over the hearts of the American audience once again.