Simon Says Yes to New Gal Pal?

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 10th 2010 09:44AM

In addition to the upcoming launch of his new show 'The X-Factor' and the millions he's already earned as a judge on 'American Idol,' celebrity music mogul Simon Cowell has one more reason to turn his notorious frown upside down -- the company of the lovely Mezhgan Hussainy, reports the Daily Mail.

Cowell and Hussainy, a 36-year-old make-up artist, were pictured driving away from Mr. Chow restaurant in Knightsbridge, London, this past weekend, the first time they have been photographed together.

The couple met in 2003 on Cowell's television juggernaut 'American Idol.' "Simon and Mezhgan started off as friends, but it has started to develop into something more," stated an anonymous source. "She is a great girl, she is down to earth and not in the least bit starstruck. They get on extremely well."

The relationship started after Cowell's break-up with model Terri Seymour. Hussainy has her own relationship baggage: her former boyfriend, web design company boss Alejandro Saavedra, moved out of the couple's Sherman Oaks home last March. Saavedra, 31, said that Cowell had "really turned Mezhgan's head" and that he "couldn't compete" with the superstar judge.

Hussainy was the star guest at Cowell's 50th birthday party last year. She has appeared on 'Sunset Beach' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful' (presumably as one of the "beautiful" ones). Her family fled their native Afghanistan due to fears their three sons would be taken into the army by the Taliban. The Hussainys spent nine months in Pakistan before moving to the U.S.

Cowell may well have met his match in Hussainy. She has called Cowell "a piece of cake" and has said that "his bark is much bigger than his bite." I guess time will tell who has the loudest bark and sharpest bite.

Cowell, 50, is infamous for his withering criticisms of musical contestants on 'Pop Idol,' 'The X-Factor,' 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'American Idol.' He created a media storm with his recent announcement that he would be leaving Fox's top-rated 'Idol' to develop an American version of 'The X-Factor,' which is slated to debut on September 11, 2011. He previously signed a $33 million per season, five-year contract to judge 'Idol' in 2006.

Tags: american idol, simon cowell, x-factor

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Wednesday 10 February

By Bob

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Ellen was added to the show solely because she's gay.

By Lea

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What a small mind!

By Pam

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Well, you apparently are obsessed with homosexuality. Ellen was hired for Idol because she's funny, smart, down to earth and a nice person. If those are attributes of being gay, well, just goes to show that you are obviously not gay...you're not smart enough! (I'm not gay either, but I'm smarter than you!)

Thursday 11 February

By Mary

So true Bob! The brainwashed by the gays media and liberals have made this very ugly and unfunny woman an ICON!

By Chantal

Idiot

By Jay

I think Ellen was added to the show because apparently she brings in viewers...people want to watch anything she is on for some reason...possibly its...Talent? that would be my guess, I would say being Gay is the least reason she was asked to be on the show???

By Ron Kirchner

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If she was not gay she would'nt get anywhere-TV wants the gay support as well as her talk show.What does she have to offer that's so great ???? NOTHING......

By Dori

Why is this a "gay" thing, Ellen donates to a lot of different causes, give's away great gifts on her show. When someone posted about "they" want the gay vote, "because it's the thing now" That's the most ignorant statement ever!!

By shut your pie hole

Ellen had a great career that actually suffered very much when she came out of the closet. It took awhile for her to build it back up, but it was from her talent and likability, not people's desire to promote her sexuality. I love all the venom people spout when they have no idea what they are talking about.

By K

I just dont see how Ellen can judge singing.... she has nothing to do with the music business. When Simon leaves I wont be watching anymore...

By JJ

You have sawdust for brains.

By Gonsalvo Ballsack

So Simon's dating a wog? Simon, don't do it! In five years, she'll be a hairy cow. You'll be supporting her brothers and scary mother. What's wrong with following George Clooney's example and dating an Italian woman? Or French? But, why Afghanistan?

By edwin

uh-oh Sep. 11th? 33? say it aint so simon.. just kidding;i already knew he was of the pawns

By ycav4424

His new girlfriend must have a strong stomach and bad taste to hook up with him. Any real guy would punch him in his smug english speaking face.

By Patti

Ellen needs to go home, American Idol needs to bring Paula back, Simon needs to date and marry Paula, and the two along with Randy need to continue judging American Idol.

By Eileen

Ellen is a very caring and generous person Why would you just classify her as gay Who cares about her sexual preference Who is screeing your life Why dont you just watch and enjoy the show

By Richard

I'm amazed to hear that any woman would want to date that scrofulous little SOB Simon Cowell.

By welcome clark

I think Simon and Paula would be great together. I will wait to judge Ellen but I so miss Paula. I do not believe Ellen's sexual preference had anything to do with her hiring.

By dsqnn

Ellen is a wonderful replacement for Paul who was always predictable and boring.

correction - Ellen is a wonderful replacement for Paula who was always predictable and boring.

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