Renowned music mogul Simon Cowell has once again ignited concern among his fans due to his noticeably altered facial features in a recent Instagram post. The 63-year-old media personality showcased a remarkably smooth visage as he celebrated One Direction’s achievement of reaching one billion streams on Spotify.
This isn’t the first time Cowell’s appearance has raised eyebrows. Despite previous denials of undergoing a facelift, he openly admitted to regretting his extensive use of Botox. Following his latest post, fans rushed to the comment section, expressing their astonishment at his transformation. Some fans lamented his departure from his former appearance, with one commenter stating, “You used to look good before the plastic surgery.”
Cowell’s changing appearance became a topic of discussion during a live show of the talent competition “Britain’s Got Talent.” After a contestant crafted a Rubik’s Cube rendition of Bruno Tonioli’s face, Cowell humorously quipped, “I’ll change my face…again,” acknowledging the ongoing speculation surrounding his looks.
In April, Cowell firmly asserted that he had never undergone a facelift, despite humorous remarks by presenters Ant & Dec about his evolving appearance. He clarified that while he had experimented with Botox, the changes were not as drastic as rumored. However, he did admit to an excessive reliance on Botox treatments in the past, which led to an appearance he likened to “something out of a horror show.”
Apart from his facial transformation, Cowell has also drawn attention for his significant weight loss, shedding three stone after a near-paralyzing bike accident in 2020. The accident, which occurred during a test ride of an electric bike at his Malibu residence, resulted in a six-hour surgical procedure. A subsequent setback saw him fall from a bike again a year later.
The kid’s got me watching America’s Got Talent again – the ‘new’ Simon Cowell is fucking scary looking. Oh, vanity, how you make plastic surgeons very rich. He was a decent looking man – now – holy crow. pic.twitter.com/rP1MwPGWJY
— Rollin’ Red – Homegrown Nova Scotian (@RollingRedRoads) August 9, 2023
In his journey to recovery, Cowell underwent a lifestyle overhaul, which included revamping his diet and incorporating a surgical back brace. Despite the transformations in his appearance, Cowell’s impact on the music industry and his continued presence in the entertainment world remain undisputed.
Simon Cowell emerges with shocking face after death hoax: ‘You used to look good’https://t.co/R7yV3d5W4n pic.twitter.com/GaEZ7ZzdIe
— Brightly (@BrightlyAgain) August 11, 2023