Simon Phillip Cowell is an English television personality, entrepreneur, and record executive. He is the founder and sole owner of the British entertainment company Syco and is the creator of The X Factor.
Did Simon Cowell create American Idol?
The global franchise is created by Simon Cowell. The program is produced by Fremantle USA (as well as distributed by) and Syco Entertainment, and broadcasts on the NBC television network. It premiered on June 21, 2006.
The program attracts a variety of participants from across the United States and abroad, who possess some form of talent. Acts range from singing, dancing, comedy, magic, stunts, variety, and other genres.
Does Simon Cowell produce American Idol?
Simon Cowell is the executive producer and judge on the show and also one of the owners of “America’s Got Talent. Each season is mainly run during the network’s summer schedule and has featured various hosts throughout the program’s history. The current host is Terry Crews.