Overview
- Speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment, Cowell said he believes events unfolded so his son Eric was conceived at a specific moment, which shapes his view of regrets.
- He said becoming a father transformed his priorities and that his family now comes first.
- Cowell acknowledged experiencing a darker side of the entertainment business, saying trusted people let him down, without giving details.
- He rejected complaints from former X Factor contestants, arguing participants understood the show's commercial terms and goals.
- The remarks came as he promoted The Next Act on Netflix, a series positioned to build a new boyband.