Music mogul Simon Cowell's latest venture, a new boy band named December 10, has hit a major hurdle just days after its launch, finding itself embroiled in a bitter legal dispute over its name.
A Clash of Dates and Bands
The 64-year-old Britain's Got Talent boss formed the seven-piece group after a search documented in his Netflix show, The Next Act, which premiered on 10 December 2025. The band's name was chosen to mark that launch date. However, it has now emerged that a Scottish heavy metal band from Glasgow, called December Tenth, already exists and is preparing for a legal fight.
The established rock group, formed in 2020, selected their name from the date their pen pal was executed on death row. They have publicly called on Cowell's legal team, as well as representatives from Netflix and Universal Music, to make contact to resolve the issue.
Social Media Confusion and a Legal Warning
In a social media statement, the lead singer of December Tenth revealed their accounts had been "inundated" with messages from fans mistakenly congratulating them, thinking they were Cowell's new pop act. "Our social media accounts have blown up and we had no idea why," the band stated. They welcomed new followers but questioned their authenticity given the circumstances.
The post served as a direct challenge to the entertainment heavyweight: "Now if anyone in Simon’s team, Universal or Netflix, would like to get in touch with ourselves and our legal team they can do so." This is not the first naming controversy for Cowell; in 2011, his girl group Little Mix were forced to change their name from Rhythmix following a legal threat from a children's charity.
What's Next for December 10?
Despite the controversy, Cowell's new band—consisting of members Nicolas Alves, 16, Cruz Lee-Ojo, 19, Hendrik Christoffersen, 19, John Fadare, 17, Josh Oliver, 17, Danny Bretherton, 16, and Seán Hayden, 19—has already released its debut music. At the end of The Next Act, Cowell told the singers their lives were about to change, emphasising the importance of their first fans.
Whether the band will proceed as December 10 or be compelled to rebrand, as Little Mix once did, now rests on the outcome of the impending legal discussions. A representative for Simon Cowell has been contacted for comment.
