Simon Cowell: I Couldn’t Care Less If People Think I’m Gay

TV mogul Simon Cowell has insisted that he “couldn’t care less” if people think he's gay - and admitted that he HIRES some women because he fancies them.

The 53-year-old star also insisted he was happily single and not looking for a wife.

He revealed he does “several hundred” push-ups a day, has Botox and takes vitamin infusions in an interview with The Radio Times.

And when quizzed on if he minded people asking when he is “coming out”, he replied: “If I was living 200 years ago in a coal mine, maybe, but I work in possibly the gayest industry in the world! Music and TV!

“It would make no difference to my life or my career. A lot of my friends are gay, but I’m not and don’t even think that way anymore.”

“I couldn’t care less (if people think I’m gay) because it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It feels like such an antiquated question now.”

He was also quizzed on whether he picks women who he fancies to work on his shows to which he confessed: “A lot of them, yes, I’m not going to lie.”

Cowell said of former X Factor judge Cheryl Cole: “I think my entire production staff - including a lot of gay people - were madly in love with Cheryl.

“I mean, literally, when she walked on set on the first day in the UK I thought that she was one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen in my life. I mean, genuinely.

“She was just absolutely stunning. She still is, but I remember that day vividly as in ’God, you are gorgeous.”’

Cowell - who just finished a series of Britain’s Got Talent - said that he was “not actively looking for a wife”.

He said: “I’m happy single ... I tend to be in a relationship more than being single.

"Terri (Seymour) lasted six years, Mezhgan (Hussainy) lasted two years, and that was in a nine-year block, so I was only single for about a year out of those nine years.

“But I’m very good on my own, a) because I never get bored and b) because there is always something I need to catch up on.”

Cowell added: “I break up very well. I am a good breaker-upper.”

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Simon Cowell Snubbed By Bafta

Simon Cowell has been snubbed by Bafta - with neither Britain’s Got Talent nor X Factor nominated for TV awards.

They were left out of the reality and constructed factual category ahead of the May 12 ceremony.

Downton Abbey was another major omission after it missed out in the drama series section.

Ant and Dec were nominated for two gongs and Sky epic Game of Thrones is in the running for best international show.

Cowell, 53, was said to be relaxed about the snub. An insider said: “BGT was particularly strong last year.”

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Drug-shame Tulisa puts Louboutin to her ex Danny Simpson

Drug-shame star Tulisa split from footballer Danny Simpson in a row over £1,000 Louboutin shoes, The Sun can reveal.

She also mocked the Newcastle United star as “an a**hole” who was no match for her celebrity or intellect.

The former X Factor judge, 24, admitted that she had separated from Simpson during a meeting with our undercover reporters at London’s upmarket Met Bar.

She said during one row she had shoved a pair of the designer shoes he had bought her into a Tesco bag. She claimed he was furious and added: “He said, ‘What bird does that?’”

Tulisa said Simpson claimed that other girls he gave Louboutins showed their appreciation by performing a sex act.

She went on: “He was a fan. He was obsessed for six years. He had a massive crush on me. Finally he found somebody who knew me. He wasn’t a celebrity until he met me. He was a famous footballer but not a celebrity. As soon as he got with me, he became a celebrity footballer.”

Describing the 26-year-old as an “a**hole”, she added: “He’s not as intelligent as me.

“And he’s very shallow and I’m very real.”

She then recalled how in another row she told him: “Eat some Snickers - get some f***ing nuts.” The pair had matching tattoos inked in February, but the N-Dubz singer said: “His problem is that the way that he used to have it with other birds, he just doesn’t have any of that with me.

“He’s used to girls that run round after and put it on for him - even sexually chase him. I’m not that woman.”

In a foul-mouthed tirade, Tulisa - who launched a clothing range for young fans and has her own brand of perfume called Female Boss, after her nickname - described how she had laid down the law to previous boyfriends.

She said she told them: “Do you know who you’ve got involved with? I’m the f***ing female boss, I have it tattooed on my arm and I had it there from the f***ing day you met me. I don’t need you!”

Cocky Tulisa dreams of being a Hollywood actress and said if she appeared in a film it would be “front page in every newspaper. Every person in the UK would want to watch it and see why the hell has she left the X Factor to do what. I’m big in the UK because I’m a rebel.”

Yesterday Tulisa - exposed on Sunday by The Sun as a drug deal fixer - remained holed up in the £6million gated Hertfordshire mansion she rents for around £90,000 a year.

Police plan to quiz her after she set up a deal in which a pal sold us £800 of cocaine. She denied taking the drug but admitted regularly smoking cannabis.

Clothing retailer Bank Fashion, which sells her TFB range, said it is now “reviewing its options”.

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Shhhh! Pips Taylor sneaks in backstage at Talk Talk’s secret gig!

Pips Taylor sneaks in backstage at Talk Talk’s secret gig! - X Factor - Backstage

Shhhh! Pips Taylor sneaks in backstage at Talk Talk’s secret gig! See Also Nooo! Watch Union J sing for survival with Run by Snow Patrol Say whaaat? Watch Union J talk about childbirth with Pips Taylor! Watch Union J sing I'll Be There by The Jackson Five Watch Union J sing Winner Takes It All by ABBA.

That Pips Taylor is one lucky lady. When the pretty presenter's not hobnobbing with the glitterati, she’s getting invited to swishy events such as this week’s spectacular secret gig. Watch as the intrepid reporter gets past security to have a gander backstage and find out what the Finalists are up to. Pips, you couldn't be a love and lend us that access-all-areas pass when you've finished with it, eh? Cheers!

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Tulisa: ‘I’d love to set James Arthur up with one of my mates!’

Tulisa: ‘I’d love to set James Arthur up with one of my mates!’

We HEART Tulisa.

As our number one girl crush; the stunning singer can always be relied upon for her frankness, foxiness and err, funniness, (we're all about rhyming at XF HQ).

As the only Judge left in the competition without any acts, we wanted to get the skinny on who she wants to win and what she really makes of 80s balladeer, Chris Maloney.

Here, the original Female Boss lifts the lid on how Ella’s doing, why she finds James Arthur sexy and her thoughts on Louis’ cheeky comments.

Is Ella okay?

Ella’s doing brilliantly. I chatted with her today and she was in good spirits. I was really pleased to hear about her gig with Olly Murs at G-A-Y. She performed there last Saturday night. She looked great!

Your hair looks lush straightened...

It’s really quick to style. Straighteners are more straight-forward than styling tongs. It makes a nice change to style my hair straight.

Do you and Nicole compete with one another in the fashion-stakes?

No way! I couldn’t care less about these ‘fashion wars.’ Nicole always looks stunning, there’s no rivalry whatsoever between us. I like her.

What about Louis’ cheeky on air comments?

Louis irritated me a little bit with his contastant banter on Saturday night. You’ve got to take him with a pinch of salt. He’s a regular little wind-up merchant, that’s why we love him!

‘Fess up! Who would you like to win?

I want either James or Jahmene to win. They both have lots of soul and fire. James got his sexy on last weekend. I’m sure the girls at home would’ve been very pleased with his performance. He’s such a grounded, nice guy. I’d happily set him up with one of my mates. I can see why he’s popular with women.

Do you still find Christopher’s sound dated?

I’d rather not comment on Chris. The more I criticise him, the more people seem to keep him in. It would be great to see James or Jahmene win this. I’m rooting for them.

Any dream duets you’d like to see at the Final?

I’d love to see James duet with Sting. I’d like to see Jahmene perform with a musical heavyweight like Diana Ross, it would be mind-blowing.

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We miss you, Ella! Watch the singer’s e-X-it interview here!

We miss you, Ella! Watch the singer’s e-X-it interview here! - Xtra Factor

Mega lolz! Watch Ella's heee-lair-ious hommage to hairspray here!

Totes emosh! Watch Rylan sob over Ella’s elimination! Watch the Finalists take the Mickey at Disneyland, Paris! Ooh! Watch Union J put on an awesome acoustic performance for Olly ‘n’ Cazza

Cripes! We still can’t quite believe the little lady with the big voice has gone. Watch as Ella Henderson talks about her time on the show and why she had a sixth sense she’d be leaving.

Ella! Gone? Unbelievable.

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Nicole: ‘I’d love to paint the town orange with Rylan!’

Nicole: ‘I’d love to paint the town orange with Rylan!’

One of our favourite things about this series of The X Factor has been Nicole’s heee-lair-ious ‘Scherzims.’

Thus far, we’ve been treated to sha-mazing, sha-maze balls and gorge-oire. We’re also loving the way she draws out her words really sexily and s-l-o-w-l-y, pronouncing each and every syllable, like ‘LIV-ING!’

In addition to being quite the linguist, our foxy and feisty Judge sure knows how to hold a tune and rock a frock. When she’s not being generally fabulous, Nicole can also be found mentoring and fussing over her three Boys like a mother hen.

In the flesh, sans make-up, she’s insanely gorgeous and refreshingly down-to-earth. We caught up with the Pussycat Doll to talk about nights out with her Boys, being a Bond Girl and why she wanted to keep hold of that ASDA uniform. Say whaaat?

Rylan sooo owned Gary on Saturday’s show…

Oh my gosh! Rylan went in for the kill and all Gary could do was put his hands up and admit defeat. That’s what happens when you’re mean to Rylan week after week.

Where would you take your Boys for a night out on the razz?

My boys are all so different. I’d love to go and see Beverly Knight perform with Jahmene. Rylan would be up for anything. He’s a party animal. I’d paint the town red - oops, make that orange - with him. I think we’d party ‘til sunrise together. We’d tear up GAY!

What about James?

I’d love for James to take me to one of his favourite pubs. We could play some acoustic music together and jam out over a few pints and some pork scratchings.

You were a little spooked by Christopher’s performance on Saturday…

The laser eyes that came out of his massive face during his performance were creepy. I didn’t find Chris creepy but that collage was scary. He’s a good singer, though. I wasn’t knocking him, just that screen behind him.

We reckon you’d make an ace Bond Girl…

I’d love to be a kick-ass bond girl. I’d be very stealth-like with ninja skills. My name would be Nikita or something exotic like Proscovia.

‘Fess up! Did you REALLY enjoy working at ASDA for the day?

I love ASDA! Taking over their telecom was definitely a highlight for me. I really enjoyed cheekily slashing the prices over the tannoy. Thanks to that, I think lots of people saved money that day. Plus, who can escape that electrifying outfit? I’m a sucker for emerald green. I liked dressing up in it!

How do you unwind post-show?

I love to treat myself to some red velvet cake or listen to Prince. I’d love for there to be a Prince week. It’d be great to see one of my Boys sing ‘Darling Nikki.’ 

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The Xtra Factor goes metrosexual!

The Xtra Factor goes metrosexual! - X Factor - Live Performances X-Factor 2012

The Xtra Factor goes metrosexual!

We’re guessing you’ve always thought it’s the X Factor ladies who take the longest to get ready? Wrong! As we discovered, it’s the fellas who spend the longest preening themselves. Watch as the boys beautify themselves and hog the bathroom.

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She’s baaaack! Watch Leona Lewis perform Trouble

She’s baaaack! Watch Leona Lewis perform Trouble - X Factor - Live Performances X-Factor 2012

She’s baaaack! Watch Leona Lewis perform Trouble

We recognise that fabulous face. As you’ll recall, Leona Lewis won The X Factor back in 2006. She’s since gone on to be one of the most successful contestants EVER, selling squillions of records worldwide. Watch the stunning in action as she sings her latest single, Trouble.

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