Simon Cowell - the next abuse scandal?

Simon Cowell has been in the news recently because he had a 'fall' at his home and was taken to hospital.

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Simon Cowell has thanked fans for their "concern" after he was rushed to hospital after falling down the stairs of his London home and injuring his neck.

The X Factor judge was stretchered out of his house by paramedics on Friday morning wearing a neck brace after slipping while carrying a cup of hot milk.

According to reports, the music mogul is has now returned from hospital after undergoing tests, with his appearance on Saturday’s live X Factor in jeopardy.

He returned home around 4pm looking dazed, and according to the MailOnline told reporters at his front door: "I fainted and fell down the stairs. I've got a bit of concussion. I feel better now."

A source told The Sun: “It’s been a scary morning. It was very early and Simon was going down his stairs to get some hot milk because he couldn’t sleep."

“An ambulance was called and he was stretchered out of the house in a neck brace surrounded by worried aides.”

The story sounded a little odd to me and I wondered what someone might be doing at 7.30am in the morning 'trying to get to sleep'. (Yes I'm suspicious like that
- I like to try and read between the obvious P.R. stories in the media.

A few days later Simon has been speaking to the press saying he needs to take care of his health and he thinks he fainted due to low blood pressure, I noted that this was not an actual confirmation of any particular health condition. This strange saga reminded me of how years ago, Simon employed the now disgraced P.R. man Max Clifford to plant stories about him in the UK press. Max Clifford was jailed for offences against young girls.

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Disgraced celebrity publicist Max Clifford has been jailed for a total of eight years for a string of indecent assaults against girls and young women.
On Monday the 71-year-old became the first person to be convicted under Operation Yewtree.
Sentencing the PR man, Judge Anthony Leonard said he had groomed and degraded his victims.

Clifford has been on record saying his job was 'lying to the press' and he was paid a great deal of money by Cowell to keep stories out of the press. Clifford was proud to be covering up for gay and cross dressing M.P.s and sportsmen. Louis Theroux caught Max Clifford making up stories about Cowell whilst filming a documentary.

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.....about halfway through the film, the mood changes. It emerges that Max has been creating a fake relationship between Simon Cowell and a lapdancer for the consumption of the tabloids. On camera I call Max on his fabrication. He’s clearly irked and he retaliates by placing stories in the press about me.

Most people will be aware of Cowell's image as a ladies man. There were constant stories in the press detailing his holidays with a 'hareem' of women, including ex-girlfriends and partners all holidaying together. One of his exes is 80s pop star Sinitta, he reportedly started dating when he was 25 and she was 14 - (there are various versions of how old she was with others putting her age at 19) He is very generous, buying houses and other expensive presents for 'ex- girlfriends'. Some of these girlfriends have been around for decades, what keeps them so loyal and why does he pay them?

More recently Cowell in his 50s, shacked up with one girlfriend that he had a baby with. Knowing that Cowell's early image was crafted through misrepresentation in the press by the very dodgy Max Clifford, why would anyone really believe these women are people he's genuinely having relationships with? Most gay stars that want to appear straight just hire a model or actress for a few months to be photographed with,

If his 'ladies man' image is a scam, what is it to deflect from?

Personally I judge people by the company they keep. So far we have Max Clifford being Cowell's right hand man at one time. Simon Cowell also paid bail money for this convicted sex abuser;

www.dailymail.co.uk...

As he relaxes this week at his £2,000-a-night hotel in Barbados, I doubt pop svengali Simon Cowell will spare much thought for Prisoner FF8782 in Maidstone prison in Kent.
But the prisoner - who is, in fact, disgraced pop impresario and convicted paedophile Jonathan King - and Cowell have a link that has remained secret... until now.

For Cowell - Mr Nasty on such talent shows as Pop Idol and The X Factor - put up £50,000 of his then friend's £150,000 bail after he was first arrested.

According to King, when Cowell heard he'd been arrested, he was the first person to offer to help

King says that he later called Cowell to see if he'd put up part of the bail money and the X Factor star replied that he "didn't need to ask".

The money kept King out of prison during the lead-up to his Old Bailey trial in 2001, when he was jailed for seven years for offences against boys aged 14 and 15 in the 1980s.

So with these previous connections in mind, I wondered about Simon's 'fall' at home and the recent Weinstein scandal. There have been other accusations made against music producers in the US that may also come out. Could he be feeling the pressure at the moment? Interestingly enough I'm not the only one who thinks so, this is from the twitter account of a former UK X Factor Contestant yesterday;

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Steve Brookstein‏Verified account @stevebrookstein 13h13 hours ago

Weinstein exposed
Kevin Spacey exposed
Westminster exposed
Hollywood exposed.
X Factor - all good bruh!


Steve Brookstein‏Verified account @stevebrookstein 12h12 hours ago


Cowell is "pushing his luck" - translation: If X Factor scandal breaks he may fall poorly again.

In 2014 the Steve Brookstein wrote ;

So Simon Cowell paid bail for convicted paedophile Jonathan King and had convicted abuser Max Clifford as his PR. Interesting.
8:48 AM - 28 Apr 2014

Craig 'Ronjo' Morris‏ @Cornervizion 28 Apr 2014

Replying to @stevebrookstein
@stevebrookstein Wern't you signed to SYCO at some point? Sounds a bit like #SourGrapes to me. Or unless you and Cowell have fallen out? :-)

Steve Brookstein‏Verified account @stevebrookstein 28 Apr 2014

@Cornervizion Long story that will come out. Things happened. Stories buried. The truth will come out. People can decide for themselves.

Chris‏ @chrisjlatimer 28 Apr 2014
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@stevebrookstein @Cornervizion what an interesting tweet. Are you insinuating a bigger story is being hidden

Steve Brookstein‏Verified account @stevebrookstein 28 Apr 2014

@justbeinganicon @cornervizion no I'm not.

@stevebrookstein @Cornervizion ok then have a nice evening

Tony Winter‏ @stunard_ 29 Apr 2014

Replying to @stevebrookstein
@stevebrookstein it's a ring Steve it will all unfold now

Steve Brookstein‏Verified account @stevebrookstein 29 Apr 2014
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@stunard_ I hope so. Fingers crossed

So we know Cowell's image is a P.R. construct and quite a hefty one, using a constant stream of women over the years to press home the message that he's such a red blooded male he has multiple girlfriends. One women has not been enough for Simon!

Are the recent tweets by an ex contestant from The X factor just 'sour grapes', or an indication that whatever is behind Cowell's carefully constructed image may soon be revealed?

a reply to: DrHammondStoat
So your suspicious detail is that at 7.30 a.m. he was "trying to get to sleep".
I can see that this might be a symptom of imsomnia.
I can see that it might be indirect evidence of overnight partying, and perhaps indulgence in something which would keep him awake.
But I don't see the logical connection which turns it into possible evidence of sex abuse.

a reply to: DISRAELI

All I'm saying with the fall is he looks stressed and unwell and I don't believe the milk and insomnia explanation. As I said, that story reminded me that he has used P.R. to lie on his behalf in the past.

The other dodgy connections are a matter of record and someone that worked with him saying there will be a 'scandal' is interesting at the present.

a reply to: DrHammondStoat

Hmm, it seems that Steve Brookstein‏ might know something, why just the hints on Twitter though? Does he have no real evidence? Is it just a grudge?

On the other hand what's Cowel doing giving bail money to a convicted paedophile and paying disgraced abuser Clifford to keep stories out of the press?

Very curious.

a reply to: DISRAELI

I've always suspected something easy quite right about Cowell and I have a similar feeling regarding David Williams. George Clooney's private life has always been the subject of speculation and it would not be a surprise to many, apparently, if something emerges about him in these current goings on.

Sorry Dis. This reply was meant for the OP.

originally posted by: surfer_soul
a reply to: DrHammondStoat

Hmm, it seems that Steve Brookstein‏ might know something, why just the hints on Twitter though? Does he have no real evidence? Is it just a grudge?

On the other hand what's Cowel doing giving bail money to a convicted paedophile and paying disgraced abuser Clifford to keep stories out of the press?

Very curious.

I don't know. Maybe he knows something but like many others doesn't have the finances to protect himself legally if he did say something outright.

I do think Cowell's image is to distract from something and he paid Clifford £250,000 for seven years to manage it. This is man that was caught on tape saying it was 'no problem' to cover up for child abusers. Simon Cowell did cut ties when the Max Clifford stuff came out but this was a guy who was a specialist in cleaning up people's public image by creating false ones.

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originally posted by: CulturalResilience
a reply to: DISRAELI

I've always suspected something easy quite right about Cowell and I have a similar feeling regarding David Williams. George Clooney's private life has always been the subject of speculation and it would not be a surprise to many, apparently, if something emerges about him in these current goings on.

Sorry Dis. This reply was meant for the OP.

I think there is definitely a lot of image management going on through P.R. There are quite a few gay actors (allegedly) that have fake relationships set up for them, even contracts for marriages and children. I think it's sad they think they need to and it shouldn't be a problem. If that was all it was it wouldn't be a big deal or a 'scandal'.

a reply to: DrHammondStoat

Wow! Such focus, time and effort on such an unimportant guy.

And you're forgetting his close Irish friend. You know, the one that's never seen privately with a woman, the one who loves boy bands. If he's not on the other bus I'll show my bare bum in Woolworths window for free. Allegedly.
My brother, who IS gay, reckons Cowell screams gayness, alledgedy. He wears high heels (small man syndrome) but the give away is the way he always wears his shirts. Always open virtually to his belly button which shouts out "ooohh, look at by smooth bare chest".
Tell me it ain't so.

a reply to: Aliensun

Glad you enjoyed it enough to comment.

more than likely just got home and was still hammered after out partying all night and doesn't want it to get out to the gossip mills. which seems like that failed due to this thread.

originally posted by: hounddoghowlie
more than likely just got home and was still hammered after out partying all night and doesn't want it to get out to the gossip mills. which seems like that failed due to this thread.

That wasn't really the focus of what I wrote, I went on to post this. Someone he worked with implying that Cowell could have a Weinstein type scandal on his hands.

Steve Brookstein‏Verified account @stevebrookstein 15h15 hours ago
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Weinstein exposed
Kevin Spacey exposed
Westminster exposed
Hollywood exposed.
X Factor - all good bruh!

This has been posted recently,

Steve Brookstein‏Verified account
@stevebrookstein

X Factor acts dating is news. Simon Cowell's make up artist making accusations of sex abuse and cover up is not. Bravo mainstream media!

I can't find any other reference to this but it would appear to be what he was referring to earlier.

I have found more references to alleged abuse by employees of Cowell's company. It comes from another X factor contestant and Cowell's former make-up artist. She has apparently made a complaint to police but says the media has been silenced.

Katie Waissel‏Verified account @katiewaissel24 Oct 26

Everyone from the Syco family to agents, labels, producers along the way, have done chilling things since I was 15 years old. #truthcomesout

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Julia Carta‏ @julia_carta Oct 27
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1 yr Fighting 4 #justice with #simoncowell @syco All his army have done is threaten &bully me into the ground #xfactor #nodutyofcare #metoo


Want to create awareness to make people understand anyone who has signed #NDA been #sexualassault #Harassed #assault #metoo it's VOID !! ☕️x
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Julia Carta‏ @julia_carta Oct 21
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What are you going to do about the #sexualassault & #sexualharrasment on your shows @SimonCowell @TheXFactor #Xfactor #xfactortour #NDA #

a reply to: DrHammondStoat

Yet, these same chicks throw themselves at someone like Cowell and do whatever it takes for their 15 minutes of fame?


Gimme a f'in break....

originally posted by: alphabetaone
a reply to: DrHammondStoat

Yet, these same chicks throw themselves at someone like Cowell and do whatever it takes for their 15 minutes of fame?


Gimme a f'in break....

What Chicks? One of them is a make-up artist. How do you know their character and what they have or haven't done? It's frankly disturbing some men have this attitude. Any woman that says she's been assaulted or abused in some way is probably a ' 'Ho who deserved it. '' Now I know your view, OK.

originally posted by: DrHammondStoat

originally posted by: alphabetaone
a reply to: DrHammondStoat

Yet, these same chicks throw themselves at someone like Cowell and do whatever it takes for their 15 minutes of fame?


Gimme a f'in break....

What Chicks? One of them is a make-up artist. How do you know their character and what they have or haven't done? It's frankly disturbing some men have this attitude. Any woman that says she's been assaulted or abused in some way is probably a ' 'Ho who deserved it. '' Now I know your view, OK.

LOL yeah ok, you you know "my view"....you know nothing other than what you wanna make up in your mind. More disturbing than your man-hate and perceived "wrong attitudes" is that you personally are taking the victim role and making weak attempts at eliciting sympathy based upon current events that are out of hand. No, I categorically do not think anyone "deserves to be sexually harassed".... I do however, think that it is way overstated for one and for two women have been playing this victim card for years and thank god there are protections for a large swath of friggin liars.

originally posted by: alphabetaone

originally posted by: DrHammondStoat

originally posted by: alphabetaone
a reply to: DrHammondStoat

Yet, these same chicks throw themselves at someone like Cowell and do whatever it takes for their 15 minutes of fame?


Gimme a f'in break....

What Chicks? One of them is a make-up artist. How do you know their character and what they have or haven't done? It's frankly disturbing some men have this attitude. Any woman that says she's been assaulted or abused in some way is probably a ' 'Ho who deserved it. '' Now I know your view, OK.

LOL yeah ok, you you know "my view"....you know nothing other than what you wanna make up in your mind. More disturbing than your man-hate and perceived "wrong attitudes" is that you personally are taking the victim role and making weak attempts at eliciting sympathy based upon current events that are out of hand. No, I categorically do not think anyone "deserves to be sexually harassed".... I do however, think that it is way overstated for one and for two women have been playing this victim card for years and thank god there are protections for a large swath of friggin liars.

What 'I want to make up in my mind' ? You said "Yet, these same chicks throw themselves at someone like Cowell" . What does that mean apart from the fact you are judging what type of people are making allegations? You are dismissing them off hand as women who 'throw themselves'
I don't see how I'm playing the victim or 'hating men'. You are the one making generalisations.

Theres no justice like violent mob justice.