The STAR STORIES team present their version of the SIMON COWELL PHENOMENON. Told in his own words.

SEE the amazing moment that Simon (Kevin Bishop) hired Louis Walsh. (Alex Woodhall) “You won’t be just a yes man will you Louis?” “Yes” “Good.” BE AMAZED at the creative brilliance of Simon. “It was time for a new challenge. Making exactly the same show but for more money in a different country.”

WONDER at Simon falling out with Simon Fuller. “It was while sharing half the Pop Idol profits with Fuller that I came up with my next idea. Making a TV talent show…but without him”. AND THRILL as Simon Cowell becomes the biggest and best creative genius in the whole world. “Hang on. What about doing…..a TV show where the public are paraded before a panel of judges before being subjected to a public vote. YES ITS GROUNBREAKING! Britain’s got talent!”

All this plus about 21 minutes more in STAR STORIES: SIMON COWELL, MY HONESTY: MY GENUIS.