• Simon Cowell was offered $150,000 to judge a couple having sex but declined the bizarre request.
• Cowell enjoys talking to strangers but dislikes small talk at social events.
• Cowell shared an emotional tribute to Liam Payne after the One Direction member’s tragic death.

Simon Cowell once got an offer that even shocked him. A couple asked him to judge them while they had sex. They offered him $150,000. Cowell said no. He shared this strange moment on the “How to Fail” podcast. The story started with a simple fan interaction. But it quickly turned into something unexpected and uncomfortable.

It Started With a Photo and Turned Into a Strange Request

Cowell explained that he was at a restaurant when a man approached him. The man said he loved Cowell’s show and asked for a picture. Cowell said yes. Then, the man introduced his wife. After that, the man made a strange request. He asked Cowell if he would judge them having sex. Cowell thought it was a joke. He laughed and waited for them to smile. But they stayed serious.

Cowell Considered the Offer When He Heard the Price

At first, Cowell couldn’t believe it. He asked the man if he was joking. The man said no. He told Cowell they would pay him. Cowell asked, “How much?” The answer shocked him even more. The couple offered $150,000. Cowell admitted he thought about it for a moment. That’s a lot of money. But in the end, he couldn’t say yes. It was too strange. “I just can’t do it,” he told the podcast host.

The Offer Was One of Many Awkward Fan Requests

Cowell has dealt with many strange fans before. He said some people ask him to insult them. They want the same kind of rudeness he shows on TV. But Cowell refuses those requests too. He might be tough on shows like American Idol, but he keeps boundaries in real life. This offer from the couple, though, was the most bizarre one yet.

Cowell Says He Enjoys Talking to Strangers—Sometimes

Even though he gets odd requests, Cowell still enjoys random conversations. He said he likes meeting new people, but only in certain settings. He finds small talk very hard. Parties and networking events make him nervous. If he has something in common with someone, he can talk for hours. But if not, the situation becomes torture. He avoids pre-parties and crowded rooms whenever he can.

His Fiancée Lauren Silverman Handles Social Settings with Ease

Cowell praised his fiancée, Lauren Silverman. She’s the opposite of him in social settings. She talks to everyone and knows how to make people feel comfortable. Cowell said she helps him get through events. He told a story about attending Joan Collins’ birthday party. He didn’t want to go because of the pre-drinks. He told Lauren they had to arrive just in time to avoid the small talk. That’s how much he dislikes those moments.

The Couple Has a Strong Relationship and One Son

Cowell and Lauren have been together for over eight years. He proposed to her in December 2021. They share one son, Eric. Eric was born on Valentine’s Day. He just turned 11 this year. Cowell talks often about how much he loves being a dad. He says fatherhood changed him. He used to focus only on work. Now, family comes first.

Cowell Also Faced a Deep Personal Loss Recently

Cowell made headlines after One Direction’s Liam Payne died in a tragic fall. Payne fell from a hotel balcony in October. Cowell created One Direction on The X Factor UK. He helped launch the careers of Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik. After Payne’s death, the group reunited at his funeral. Cowell went too. He felt deep pain over the loss.

He Shared an Emotional Message About Liam Payne

After the funeral, Cowell posted a tribute to Liam on Instagram. He said he felt heartbroken and empty. “You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens,” he wrote. Cowell said he respected and loved Liam deeply. He called the tears he shed “memories of you.” The message touched many fans around the world.

Simon Cowell Continues to Make Headlines for the Unexpected

Whether it’s wild fan requests or personal heartbreak, Simon Cowell never stays out of the news. He’s built a career on being honest, bold, and sometimes controversial. But behind the sharp TV persona, he’s a real person. He’s shy, he loves his family, and he draws the line when things go too far—even for $150,000.