Simon Cowell Has Telling Comments on Ryan Seacrest

Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest spent years working together on American Idol, where Cowell served as a judge from the inaugural season in 2002 until his eventual departure in 2010. However, it does not seem like that relationship has lasted.

During a recent interview, Cowell opened up a bit about his relationship with Seacrest as he made it clear that the two have not kept in touch and offered some telling comments on Seacrest's career and fame.

Cowell and Seacrest on 'American Idol'

Seacrest and Cowell's paths crossed for many years when Cowell served as a judge on American Idol while Seacrest served as the show's host.

Cowell was one of the most iconic figures on the show at the height of its popularity, but he eventually left the show, departing from the judges' panel in 2010. Seacrest, however, has remained.

Seacrest stayed on as the show's host after Cowell's departure and returned when the series was revived in 2018. He will also be back on the show alongside judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood when the show's 24th season premieres in January.

Cowell and Seacrest 'Rarely Talk'

Though Cowell and Seacrest worked together for nearly a decade, Cowell admitted during a recent interview that they do not really keep in touch, nor does he really follow what Seacrest has been doing in his career.

“I don’t follow his career if I’m being honest with you,” Simon told the New York Times in an interview published Nov. 29. “So, I don’t know what he’s done or doing. We rarely talk now, if I’m being honest with you.”

It's obviously been about 15 years since the two of them have worked closely together.

Cowell Talks Seacrest's Fame

In addition to the admission that he and Seacrest no longer keep in touch, Cowell opened up a little bit about Seacrest's rise to fame, offering some telling comments about just how focused the Idol host was on becoming famous.

“He does work hard,” Simon said. “I don’t know, actually. He was very, very ambitious. I always knew with Ryan. He was very steely about his career, wanting to be famous. I mean this massive, massive desire about being very famous.”

Of course, Seacrest has arrived at that fame, hosting many high-profile shows and events over the years. In addition to American Idol, Seacrest has hosted E! News, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and currently serves as the host of Wheel of Fortune.

Based on his work ethic and how he carried himself, it sounds like none of that success is surprising to Cowell.

from Men's Journal https://ift.tt/NvEPbin