Simon Cowell

Television Career

This timeline outlines Simon Cowell's notable roles and achievements in television.

Pop Idol

2001-2003

Cowell judged on the British television talent competition show "Pop Idol", which he and Simon Fuller successfully pitched to ITV.

American Idol

2002-2010

Cowell judged on the American television talent competition show "American Idol".

The X Factor UK

2004-2018

Cowell created and judged "The X Factor UK", a highly successful television talent competition.

Britain's Got Talent

2007-present

Cowell created and has been judging "Britain's Got Talent", another successful talent competition show.

America's Got Talent

2016-present

Cowell has been judging "America's Got Talent", the American version of the "Got Talent" franchise.