The British TV personality expressed regret over his cutting remarks during a New York Times podcast interview.

Simon Cowell has publicly apologized for his harsh and insulting comments toward American Idol contestants, admitting he was “not proud” of his behavior. Cowell acknowledged that his persona ...

Simon Cowell admits he may have gone “too far” with some of his American Idol critiques. The original Idol judge, 66, ...

Simon Cowell reflected on how he treated American Idol contestants in the early years of the series: “I’m not proud of it.” ...

Simon Cowell says he regrets "being a dick" on audition episodes of "American Idol," where he gained a reputation for harsh, mean criticisms.

Simon Cowell says he doesn't look back with pride at his own behavior on American Idol, apologizing for "being a d--k" with many of his nasty comments, that nevertheless helped cement the show as a ...

Simon Cowell has been reflecting on his days as reality television’s “Mr. Nasty,” admitting he’s “not proud” of some of the insulting things he said to American Idol contestants. In a recent interview ...

“All I wanted with these shows was to find successful artists to sign to the label,” the music mogul explained. “So when all these people were coming in and they couldn’t sing, I would be like when I ...