Simon Cowell Will Be Part of the 'American Idol' Finale

Simon Cowell is all smiles before heading to judge Britain’s Got Talent auditions on Friday afternoon (January 16) at the Liverpool Empire Theatre in Liverpool, England.

The 56-year-old music executive was joined on the carpet by fellow judge David Walliams, who was dressed as a Beatle.

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It was revealed during the TCA panel for Simon‘s former show American Idol, that he would be returning during the show’s finale.

Executive producer Trish Kinane said, “I appreciate Simon’s part in the history of the show. He’s an important part. There are huge conflicts with Britain’s Got Talent, The X Factor and America’s Got Talent. The most we can expect is for Simon to be at the finale.”