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Simon Cowell Reflects on Money, Happiness, and Unusual Offers

The media mogul opens up about financial worries, rejecting extreme wealth, and turning down a $150,000 proposal to judge a couple’s intimacy.

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Overview

  • Simon Cowell revealed on the How To Fail podcast that he 'always worries about money,' citing global instability and denying reports of a £500 million net worth.
  • He shared that during the COVID-19 pandemic, he expedited global productions out of financial fears, emphasizing the precariousness of investments today.
  • Cowell admitted to asking about 20 friends for financial support on a recent project, highlighting his reliance on personal networks despite his success.
  • The Britain’s Got Talent judge critiqued billionaire culture as 'snobby and obnoxious,' stating that extreme wealth does not equate to happiness.
  • Cowell disclosed turning down a $150,000 offer to judge a couple’s sex life, reflecting the public's fascination with his judging persona and personal boundaries.