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Sam Cook

BGT star Simon Cowell says he may 'never appear on screen again'

Whether you love him or loathe him, Simon Cowell always seems to be on TV. Famous for his roles on The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent - both of which he also created - the TV judge has now said that he may "never appear on screen again".

Discussing the potential return of The X Factor's UK and international versions, Simon said: "I’m not desperate to be on TV. I would only do it if there was a purpose to it. So yes, those shows aside, it’s possible I won’t appear on screen again. If X Factor doesn’t come back, I won’t be looking for other shows to appear on. I don’t want to be just a TV personality."

He added: "The idea of The X Factor not being on so I go on a game show... I think I’d jump off a cliff. I genuinely can’t think of anything worse." Earlier this year, rumours began to circulate that Simon, 63, has plans to reboot The X Factor, which last aired in December 2018. He said that it was "more likely than not" that the UK version will return in 2024.

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