Simon Cowell

It's the exit that outraged the nation and left many viewers branding Simon Cowell a hypocrite.

But the lady at the centre of The X Factor drama currently seizing Britain, Welsh teenager Lucie Jones, is putting a brave face on her shock eviction.

He may be tough and blunt when it comes to The X Factor contestants, but Simon Cowell is also a bit of a softie.

After being moved by the plight of 18-month-old Sophie Atay, he generously donated £100,000 to help save her life.

Myleene Klass & co are in high spirits at Simon Cowell's birthday.

It was a night of extreme glamour and high jinx as the stars helped Mr Cowell celebrate his 50th in style.

Victoria Beckham is airing her views on Simon Cowell.

The Posh one is talking about being a guest judge on American Idol and how v much it excites her.

What's this, we hear you cry? Leona Lewis in trouble with the cops?

We're hearing all kinds of chat about Victoria Beckham at the mo.

The Posh one's name is being associated with a load of different projects.

There are deafening screams to be heard as The X Factor judges rock up to the Hammersmith Apollo in West London.

Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue look stunning as they sign autographs for the waiting fans, but the biggest shrieks are reserved for Simon Cowell.

Celebville ain't just about brown-nosing and air kisses.

In fact, things can get downright nasty at times.

Simon Cowell's been called everything from cruel to cool.

But how and where did he get his X Factor from?

Is Susan Boyle coming to a music store near you?

Well, reports are hinting that this may be the case.

Susan Boyle has left The Priory.

Her brother, Gerry, has confirmed the good news.

Has anyone else noticed a certain sparkle in Amanda Holden's eye?

She lights up like Leona Lewis' cover song whenever Simon Cowell is around.

Ah, the great British public.

How they love to perch someone high on a pedestal...

Trust Janice Dickinson to spice up the American Idol finale...

She's getting saucy on the blue rug.

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend, Terri Seymour, has spoken out about a rather scary moment at the American Idol final on Tuesday.

Terri has recounted how a woman allegedly tried to choke her as she left American Idol.

Paula Abdul's never been one to hold her tongue on American Idol.

But now she's talking about something far more personal.

She's a Hairy Angel no more.

Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle has succumbed to the tweezers.

Paula Abdul has laid into Simon Cowell on US telly.

The American Idol star slammed her fellow judge Si for being a bully.

Piers Morgan is preparing for a star-filled shindig to celebrate his big day.

But the birthday boy is more interested in taking a dig at Simon Cowell, who took a rain check on the bash because of a migraine - or so he said.

It's a bit taboo for women to sport hairy lip blankets.

Especially celeb ladies appearing on one of America's most popular TV shows.

Simon Cowell has been upsetting some very powerful peeps.

And we're not talking about Sharon Osbourne.

Simon Cowell is used to dishing out criticism.

But now it's Si who's getting a verbal bashing - from a Hollywood star.

A drive-by interview, that is.

After being spotted in his car in Beverly Hills, Simon Cowell's more than happy to have a chat to the paps.

How do you get over being sacked?

You step out looking cheery and gorge that's what.

Still getting over the news that Kelly Brook has been let go from Britain's Got Talent?

Simon Cowell's publicist Max Clifford has given further insight into the decision.

Kelly Brook has been given the boot from Britain's Got Talent.

The presenter was given her marching orders after only six days as a judge on the show.

Do you think Kelly Brook's got talent?

Simon Cowell certainly thinks so.

We know Simon Cowell can be harsh to his X Factor wannabes but does he really torture the poor souls?

Andrew Lloyd Webber has implied that is the case.

Our butts were on the edge of our seats all night...

The tension was palpable.

What is it with Dannii Minogue at the mo?

Wherever the poor lady goes, she seems to come in for a ribbing.