Simon Cowell is diving back into the boyband arena with the launch of his latest group, December 10, birthed from his ambitious new Netflix venture, The Next Act.
Roughly thirty years after his initial pop triumph with Robson and Jerome, and following his groundbreaking work with Pop Idol, The X Factor, and Britain’s Got Talent, Cowell is taking another chance with a seven-member ensemble.
As a prominent figure bridging the gap between music and reality television, Cowell piqued the interest of podcast hosts Richard Osman and Marina Hyde, who were curious to learn if he harbors any regrets about his multifaceted career.
In a discussion featured on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Simon was asked to reflect on his most significant oversight and the lessons it taught him.
However, Cowell insisted that he doesn’t dwell on regrets, primarily due to the presence of his 11-year-old son, Eric. This left Marina and Richard intrigued as he delved into an elaborate discussion on the influence of fate.
‘I firmly believe in destiny,’ he explained, using Eric as a testament to his philosophy, noting that despite past adversities, everything led him to where he is today.
Simon Cowell has insisted he can’t have regrets in his life, and says he believes in the power of destiny thanks to his son Eric, 11
Simon is a proud dad to Eric, 11, who he shares with fiancée Lauren Silverman. He declared: ‘Eric was conceived on a certain day at a certain time, and if things have gone differently, then I don’t believe he would be here. So you can’t really complain too much about your regrets’
‘However, that’s your destiny and Eric was conceived on a certain day at a certain time, and if things have gone differently, then I don’t believe he would be here.’
‘So that therefore you can’t really complain too much about your regrets.’
Simon did concede he has experienced the dark side of his industry, but refused to elaborate except to crytpically say: ‘I’ve had experiences now where people who you trusted just completely let you down and, and you’re just that what? I can’t go into it.’
I can be quite naive where I really, really, really put my trust in people. And boy do they let let you down.’
The businessman, who shares Eric with his fiancée Lauren, said at this point in his life though any business regrets pale into insignificance, gushing ‘My family is everything to me genuinely.’
‘I mean, when I first found out, I’m like, Oh my God, I wasn’t expecting that.
And then from the minute I saw his scan, I just fell in love. It was like a game changer. Everything in my life changed.’
Simon’s new boyband December 10 sent fans wild after they debuted their first full performance with an acoustic cover of NSYNC’s Bye Bye Bye on Monday.
Simon’s new boyband December 10 sent fans wild after they debuted their first full performance with an acoustic cover of NSYNC’s Bye Bye Bye on Monday
They were formed by the music mogul, 66, on his new Netflix series, The Next Act, which was savaged by critics after premiering last week.
The band, which consists of Cruz, 19, Danny, 17, Hendrick, 19, John, 17, Josh, 17, Nicolas, 16, and Sean, 19, were seen taking to the mic at London’s Metropolis Studios.
Performing their own instruments, it marked the band’s first complete full set, outside the glimpses seen in Netflix series.
Despite the show being criticised as a ‘rehash of the X Factor for the billionth time’ fans tuned in their droves to see the video’s premiere and were full of praise for the group.
They gushed: ‘The vocals are king’: ‘I’m in love with them’: ‘Well done all smashed it’: ‘So amazing’: ‘A boy band and instruments, perfect’: ‘JAW IS ON THE FLOOR’.
Simon Cowell: The Next Act was called ‘dated, derivative and as flat as his hairdo’ in a number of scathing reviews.
The six-part series, which follows the record executive try and find the next big boyband, landed on the streaming service on Wednesday 10 December.
Simon Cowell: The Next Act was called ‘dated, derivative and as flat as his hairdo’ in a number of scathing reviews
Over the years, Simon has created a number of successful groups and solo artists, including One Direction, Little Mix, Susan Boyle and Westlife – which are all down to shows such as ITV’s X Factor and the Got Talent franchise.
Metro‘s Jon O’Brien wrote : ‘It’s been four years since The X Factor was finally put out of its misery and a good dozen since its halcyon days, a period in which pop music, and its star-making methods, have significantly moved on from the bog-standard TV talent show.
‘Unfortunately, no one seems to have told Simon Cowell.’
Meanwhile The Telegraph‘s Anita Singh’s headline stated : ‘Simon Cowell’s comeback series is as flat as his hairdo.’
