Music and television mogul Simon Cowell has broken his silence, offering a candid account of the cosmetic work behind his changing appearance after years of intense public speculation.
The Truth Behind the Transformation
In a frank interview, the 66-year-old Britain's Got Talent and X-Factor judge addressed the swirling rumours head-on. Simon confirmed he has undergone Botox treatments, laser procedures, and "this and that," but he firmly denied one persistent claim. "I have heard certain things about how I’ve had a facelift. I haven’t," he stated. The star, who is currently searching for the next big boy band in his new Netflix show Next Act, admitted to a fluctuating self-image, saying, "I look at myself sometimes and go, 'Oh God, I look s**t.' Sometimes I think I look OK."
For Cowell, the driving factor is authenticity. "I’m more about: 'Is it real?' I guess that authenticity was my main thing," he explained. He has previously likened Botox to an everyday product, telling Glamour magazine, "To me, botox is no more unusual than toothpaste. It works, you do it once a year – who cares?"
Weight Loss and Wellness: Diet, Exercise, and 'Blood Washing'
The conversation also turned to Cowell's noticeably trimmer physique, which had sparked rumours he was using the diabetic drug Mounjaro for weight loss. He denied using the medication, though he quipped, "Whoever made it hit the jackpot." Instead, he credited a dramatic lifestyle overhaul prompted by a serious accident.
In 2020, Cowell broke his back in an e-bike crash, an event he now calls a "good thing" for his health. "I hadn’t realised how unfit I was. Everything was spiralling badly down before that," he revealed. "So the exercise I had to do to recover and the diet change got me to where I am." His daily regimen now includes two smoothies, a bowl of porridge, and an early dinner—often haddock or chicken and mushroom pie—at 5.30pm.
Beyond diet and exercise, Cowell disclosed he visits a wellness clinic for a more extreme procedure. "I go to this wellness clinic where they actually take your blood, they rinse it, they filter it, they put it back into your body," he told Rolling Stone. He believes these combined efforts have had a remarkable effect, concluding, "I’ve actually aged backwards by eating better, more exercise, less stress."
Dispelling the Biggest Misconceptions
The interview served as a direct effort to set the record straight on the most pervasive stories about his appearance. By explicitly denying a facelift and the use of Mounjaro, Cowell aimed to replace speculation with fact. He also offered a nuanced view on cosmetic enhancements, cautioning that "There’s lots of things you can do now. You don’t just have to stuff your face with filler and botox."
Ultimately, Simon Cowell's revelations paint a picture of a man who has embraced a comprehensive wellness journey, incorporating both mainstream and advanced treatments. His transformation, he insists, is less about drastic surgical intervention and more about sustained lifestyle changes and selective, non-surgical procedures.
