SIMON Cowell shocked Royal Variety Performance viewers tonight with his new ‘pop star’ look.

Music mogul Simon, 64, was compared to the late George Michael as he emerged onto the stage wearing orange-tinted glasses.

Simon Cowell shocked fans tonight with his new ‘pop star’ lookCredit: Getty – Contributor
He also sported a black T-shirt, along with a matching blazer and tailored trousers for his appearance at the event.

ITV viewers were left stunned and soon took to X, formerly Twitter, where they made their thoughts known.

One joked, “Oh wow Simon Cowell has turned into George Michael,” while another agreed, “Simon Cowell with his best George Michael impression.”

Someone else said, “Simon Cowell looking slaughtered with botox and a drooping eye and a mouthful of porcelain.”

A fourth asked, “Is it me, or does Simon Cowell look like a ventriloquist doll?”

Simon has previously admitted that he underwent a £2,000 treatment dubbed as a 21st century facelift in 2018.

The TV star visited cosmetic surgeon Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh, known as the “Picasso of dermatology”, for a Silhouette Soft Lift.

The procedure involved sewing bioplastic-infused thread into the face and neck and tugging it to get rid of sagging skin.

Simon was also one of the first male TV stars to admit to having Botox and filler.

After being filmed a few weeks ago, home audiences got to see all the action from the star-studded event tonight, which was filmed at The Royal Albert Hall.

The show was jam-packed with entertainment, which culminated in a headline performance from award-winning superstar Cher.

The show also featured an ensemble performance from the casts of The Lion King, Frozen, Aladdin, Hercules, and Beauty & The Beast to celebrate 100 years of Disney.

Derren Brown’s West End show Unbelievable brought the magic to the house, while Ted Lasso star and Eurovision host Hannah Waddingham performed with the English National Opera.

Rick Astley, Zara Larsson, and Paloma Faith also contributed to the musical entertainment, and Spice Girls star Mel C performed a tribute to theatre producer Bill Kenwright.

For the 2023 Variety Show, the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales were in attendance.

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Royal Variety Performance viewers couldn’t conceal their surpriseCredit: Rex

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His orange-tinted glasses were compared to the late George Michael’sCredit: Getty – Contributor