I have always hated celebrities lecturing people on politics. So forgive me. But I am passionate about this country. I am equally passionate about the potential of the people who live here.

Personal life
Cowell became engaged to make up artist Mezhgan Hussainy in February 2010 however the couple separated in 2012. " inevitably followed by an unsparingly blunt appraisal of the contestant's talents personality or even physical appearance.

In 2010 the British magazine New Statesman listed Cowell at number 41 in a list of "The World's 50 Most Influential Figures 2010". As a judge Cowell is known for his blunt and often controversial criticisms insults and wisecracks about contestants and their abilities.