Is Simon Cowell gay?

No, Simon Cowell is not gay.

Simon Cowell is a big name in the music world. He's known for his company, Syco Records, and for creating shows like Idol, Got Talent, and X Factor. Simon Phillip Cowell was born on October 7, 1959, in Lambeth, London.

His mom, Julie Brett, was a ballet dancer and socialite, while his dad, Eric Selig Phillip Cowell, worked in the music industry and was part of the EMI record label's board of directors.

At 21 years old, Simon got a job in EMI's mail room, thanks to his dad's connections. He briefly tried other jobs but returned to EMI as an assistant. His role was to find new talent and help artists grow.

What's the reason behind the rumour about Simon Cowell's sexual orientation?

Simon Cowell was at the center of a controversy regarding his sexual orientation in 2014. The rumblings began during the drug trial of Tulisa Contostavlos, a former judge on his show, The X Factor. During the trial, a recorded conversation was played between Tulisa's personal assistant, Gareth Varey, and 'fake sheikh' Mazher Mahmood.

In this conversation, Varey claimed to know people with whom Simon Cowell had allegedly been involved romantically. However, the trial took a dramatic turn when the judge dismissed it, stating that he had strong reasons to believe that Mahmood, an undercover journalist for the Sun on Sunday, had provided false testimony. Mahmood was suspended from his job pending further investigation.

Amid this legal turmoil, Simon Cowell's spokesperson indicated a statement would be issued following the trial's conclusion. The statement expressed frustration over Cowell being brought into the trial unexpectedly and the subsequent media coverage of unfounded claims about his private life. The statement emphasized that in this day and age, the question of someone's sexual orientation should not be a matter of public interest and that Cowell is not gay. It also stressed that the primary concern was the false suggestion made by Varey, insinuating that Cowell had been dishonest about his personal life in the public eye.

Tulisa Contostavlos, who was involved in the trial, later spoke to the press about the ordeal. She described the entire situation as "horrific and disgusting entrapment." She claimed that Mahmood and his team had deceived her into thinking she was auditioning for a movie role and then manipulated her while she was intoxicated to create false evidence against her.

Who is Simon Cowell married to?

Currently, Simon Cowell is not married but he is engaged to Lauren Silverman. They first met in 2004 and officially started dating in 2013. Their engagement in 2021 got a lot of attention, and rumors indicate that they're planning to get married in 2024. In July 2013, Silverman gave birth to Cowell's son, Eric.