While many may not believe it, Simon Cowell cries when he sees some of the best performances on American Idol and America’s Got Talent.

Despite being famously known for his rather “Nasty” comments and remarks on popular talent shows like American Idol, X Factor, and America’s Got Talent Simon Cowell is constantly making waves in the entertainment industry. Cowell has built an entire career on grooming many musicians like the now-dissolved One Direction Band.

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However, there have been times when Cowell has been moved to exhibit his emotional side and this has incredibly epoched since his fatherhood journey. He has become more compassionate especially when judging young individuals. Yes, Cowell may appear tough, but there are times when he can’t help but cry.

Simon Cowell Cried On X-Factor Celebrity

Metro has it that Cowell couldn’t hold back his tears when he saw the music video for The X Factor: Celebrity Acts’ charity single in 2019. The emotional moment came as the children from Demelza Hospices performed the cover of Snow Patrol’s “Run.”

Host Dermot O’Leary asked Cowell for his thoughts on the single, knowing how much the charities meant to him. Overwhelmed with emotion, Simon broke down in tears, his girlfriend had to even intervene with a comforting hug.

9Simon Cowell Left In Tears After Josh Daniel’s X-Factor Audition

Josh Daniel delivered a heartfelt performance of his rendition of “Jealous” by Labrinth on X-Factor in 20. The moment became even more emotional as Josh dedicated the song to his late best friend. Cowell, deeply moved by the audition, became choked up at certain moments.

After Josh’s beautiful rendition, Simon, visibly upset, walked off the set. Later, Simon opened up about his emotions, revealing that his late mother was the reason behind his overwhelming reaction “It was quite near when it all happened and I think it was the last audition and I wasn’t really expecting what happened.”

8Simon Cowell Tears Up During Malaki Bayoh’s BGT Audition

Cowell was brought to tears by the breathtaking performance of 13-year-old Malakai Bayoh during his audition on Britain’s Got Talent. The talented teenager sang a heavenly rendition of “Pie Jesu” that mesmerized the audience, Judge Bruno Tonioli, and even the notoriously hard-to-impress Cowell.

As Bayoh sang, the camera captured Cowell’s joyful smile and teary-eyed reaction. After the performance, Cowell was so impressed that he pressed the show’s coveted Golden Buzzer. Cowell described Bayoh’s voice as one of the best he had ever heard from someone of his age.

7Police Dog’s Heroic Experience Moved Simon Cowell To Tears On BGT

Cowell was deeply moved while watching a courageous police dog audition on Britain’s Got Talent. Finn, a German shepherd, had a harrowing experience in which he was stabbed while protecting his owner, PC Dave Wardell, in 2016. Finn was harmed in the head and chest with a 10-inch knife.

Despite the attack, Finn held on until help arrived. The duo appeared on Britain’s Got Talent to showcase a magic trick, and their performance included a video explaining Finn’s ordeal. Cowell openly expressed his sadness towards animal cruelty, especially when it involves dogs, and he became teary-eyed witnessing what had happened.

6Simon Cowell Fought Tears Back After Nightbirde’s Performance On AGT

In Season 16 of America’s Got Talent, Cowell chose an amazing singer with a heart-wrenching story as his Golden Buzzer winner. Jane Marczewski, also known as Nightbirde, captivated the audience with her original song titled “It’s Ok.”

During her audition, Nightbirde revealed that she had stage four cancer spreading throughout her body and had only a two percent chance of survival. Unfortunately, her health issues became more pressing after the audition, causing her to put AGT on hold.

During the live shows, Nightbirde had a final conversation with the judges, and Simon Cowell was deeply moved his voice quivering as he spoke to her while fighting back his tears. Cowell comforted Nightbirde, affirming that she made the correct choice by putting her health first.

5How Simon Cowell Reacted To Evie Clair’s Performance

Evie Clair, a contestant on season 12 of America’s Got Talent, moved Cowell to tears with her emotional rendition. The room fell silent during her chilling performance, followed by a thunderous standing ovation from the audience.

Just a few weeks before, Clair’s father, Amos Abplanalp, to whom she dedicated all her performances on the show, passed away after battling stage 4 cancer. After Clair’s performance, Cowell delivered the final remarks as a judge. He chose not to critique but instead expressed his admiration and respect for her. Cowell commended her tribute to her dad and praised her beautiful voice and the song choice.

4Kodi Lee’s Semi-Finals Performance Made Simon Cowell Shed Tears

Kodi Lee, the star of America’s Got Talent Season 14, made Simon Cowell cry with his performance in the semi-finals. Not only Simon, but also Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough, and Howie Mandel were all deeply touched by Lee’s rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

Simon expressed his amazement, saying that Lee always managed to astonish him. He also told Lee that people like him make the show special, and he was genuinely one of the most extraordinary individuals and talents to have ever had the privilege of gracing any of their shows.

3How The Detroit Youth Choir Made Simon Cowell Cry On AGT

The Detroit Youth Choir became famous when they received the Golden Buzzer from host Terry Crews on America’s Got Talent. They made a powerful comeback for the AGT: All Stars audition, showcasing their energetic performance of Imagine Dragons’ “Thunder.”

Their act moved Cowell to tears, who was left speechless. He stated that he had been emotionally touched by the magical and creative performance of the group and described it as “one of the best things” he had seen.

2Simon Cowell Cried While Addressing Michael Ketterer On AGT

In the opening auditions of the 2018 America’s Got Talent, Michael Ketterer, a pediatric mental nurse, received Cowell’s golden buzzer. He touched the judge’s heart by sharing that he had adopted five children, including three from a meth lab, one who was homeless, and another with cerebral palsy. Cowell, who is usually never at a loss for words, became overwhelmed after Ketterer’s performance of James Bay’s “Us.”

He asked the host, Tyra Banks, to move on to the other judges, but she insisted on him speaking. Cowell finally spoke tearfully, expressing his deep admiration for Ketterer. Being a dad himself, he couldn’t fathom the incredible things Ketterer had done. Cowell recognized Ketterer as a special person who genuinely needed the opportunity AGT presented.

1Simon Cowell Cried After The Mzansi Youth Choir Performance

Cowell became emotional and cried while the Mzansi Youth Choir gave a mind-blowing acapella rendition of Nightbirde’s “It’s OK” America’s Got Talent. The audience requested the Golden Buzzer, and for the first time, the audience would decide who gets the Golden Buzzer even when there was none left to give by the judges. Cowell expressed how the performance brought back many memories, “This is hard. Gosh, give me one second.”

He acknowledged Nightbirde’s passion for music until the very end and praised the choir for their incredible tribute. Nightbirde, who competed in season 16 but had to withdraw due to cancer and sadly passed away.