Simon Cowell’s no stranger to bold requests, but one fan’s outrageous proposal took the cake. On a recent podcast, the American Idol star shared a jaw-dropping story about an offer to judge a couple’s intimate moment, revealing the bizarre side of fame.
Cowell’s made a name for himself with his cutting remarks on shows like America’s Got Talent. His “tough judge” vibe draws fans, but it also invites some strange asks. During a chat on the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast, he dished on the oddest one yet.
Imagine Cowell at a restaurant, approached by a fan. “Big fan of your show,” the man says, asking for a photo. Cowell obliges, greeting the man’s wife. Then, out of nowhere, the guy asks, “Will you judge us in bed?” Cowell blinks, assuming it’s a gag, but the man’s dead serious.
“How much are we talking?” Cowell asks, half-curious. The man offers $150,000. For a moment, the money tempts him, but he laughs it off. “No, I can’t do that,” he says. The host, chuckling, points out he’s found his “moral limit,” and Cowell agrees it was too weird.
Could it have been a prank? Possibly, but the hefty sum suggests otherwise. Cowell shares that fans, especially in the U.S., often beg him to insult them, feeding off his TV persona. He always says no, saving his sharp tongue for contestants, not passersby.
Still, Cowell loves connecting with fans. “I’m super shy,” he confesses, dreading party chit-chat. Fame makes it easier, as fans dive into talk about his shows or artists, helping him open up. “It’s like an instant connection,” he says, easing his social jitters.
This wild tale shows the quirky perks—and pitfalls—of stardom. Cowell’s quick wit kept him out of that bedroom, but the story’s a hilarious reminder of fame’s odd moments. Would you have taken the cash? It’s a crazy chapter in Cowell’s life.
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