Simon Cowell’s appearance at the recent Britain’s Got Talent Season 18 photocall in London got fans talking. He showed up with an unexpected change to his usual look as a section of his facial hair underneath his nose was missing. While it was most likely a grooming mistake, viewers joked about Cowell’s look, while others expressed concern over what might have happened.
Interestingly, Cowell did not even attempt to hide the facial hair mishap; instead, he confidently posed for photos alongside co-stars Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon. The missing patch of hair, though minor, became a talking point among social media users, who thought he could have covered it up with some dye as someone who likes looking put together.
Fans react to Simon Cowell’s altered appearance
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Fans debated whether Cowell had suffered a razor slip or if he pulled a deliberate style choice. Some playfully referred to it as an unintentional new trend. “Ouch, Simon!…Let’s hope it grows out smoothly, after all, even the best can have a little slip-up!” someone wrote in response to the Daily Mail’s report.
Simon Cowell did not seem bothered by his appearance as he made up for it dressed in a charcoal sweater, black trousers, and his signature orange-tinted glasses. He carried on with the BGT event as usual, maintaining a confident demeanor.
Simon Cowell’s schedule gets busier with ‘America’s Got Talent’
Aside from his role on Britain’s Got Talent, Cowell remains busy with America’s Got Talent, which is undergoing major changes ahead of the upcoming season. The 65-year-old remains a key figure in both franchises, meaning his schedule is packed.
His sharp critique of contestants and signature humor as a judge is the reason some viewers tune in. “In the words of wealthy Simon Cowell, ‘It’s a no from me,’” someone teased on X, mimicking one of Cowell’s famous lines.