Simon Cowell Sports a Scruffy Gray Beard at 'X Factor UK'

Simon Cowell stops to pose on the red carpet while arriving at the press launch of The X Factor UK held at the Picturehouse Central on Wednesday evening (August 26) in London, England.

The 55-year-old judge, who rocked a serious beard that night, was joined by hosts Olly Murs and Caroline Flack, as well as fellow judges Nick Grimshaw and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.

“One down… Saturday to go!! Not long till you see it… Can’t wait to hear what you think!! 😁,” Olly tweeted.

In case you didn’t know, he was the runner-up in the sixth season of the show!

15+ pictures inside of Simon Cowell showing off his new beard…