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Simon Cowell's Empire Strikes Back: TV Titan's Ambitious Comeback at 66

Simon Cowell's Empire Strikes Back: TV Titan's Ambitious Comeback at 66

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Simon Cowell, the music mogul at 66, is busier than ever, diving into a flurry of high-stakes TV projects that could redefine his empire. According to The Sun via Geo TV, hes gearing up to judge Whos In The Band, a quirky Disney+ pilot approved just weeks after forming boy band December 10 on his Netflix series Simon Cowell: The Next Act. The innovative format has competitors belting out the same song from colored tubes, with Joe Jonas and Mel B on the panel and Rei Ami hosting. A TV insider gushed to the paper that Cowells slate rivals his X Factor heyday, packed with a potential Netflix second season, spring runs of Britains Got Talent on ITV and Americas Got Talent, plus a Sky doc on X Factor where hell appear.

In a nostalgic nod with lasting biographical weight, Cowell reflected on Rolling Stone Music Now podcast about Kelly Clarksons perfect 2002 American Idol win, calling it like a movie that saved the show from flop fears. He praised her killer voice and personality, wishing runner-up Justin Guarini had been swapped for Tamyra Gray, cementing Clarksons launch as a cultural pivot point.

On the personal front, OK Magazine reports Cowell admitting he rarely talks to ex-Idol host Ryan Seacrest, confessing on The New York Times podcast, I dont follow his career. He called Seacrest ambitious and steely but noted their chats are scarce post-2010, despite off-camera friendship claims debunking past on-air spats like Cowells closet jabs. His rep insists no feud exists.

No confirmed public appearances or business deals popped in the last few days, though viral YouTube clips recirculate old talent shocks tied to his name. All info verified from fresh reports; nothing speculative here. Cowells 2026 trajectory screams comeback king.

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