SIMON Cowell is known for his sharp tongue, wit and withering put-downs - as well as being the king of TV talent shows such as The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent. He is back on our screens with the latest series of The X Factor - here's what we know about the music mogul... PA:Press Association How did Simon Cowell become famous? He was already well known within the music industry as a successful producer, but Simon rose to wider fame when Pop Idol launched in 2001, with him as judge. He became known for his harsh verdicts on talent show acts and his clashes with 2001 Pop Idol winner Will Young, who he famously hated and found “arrogant”. He was then asked to judge American Idol...
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