Simon Cowell is one of the most well know faces in the music industry today, but his fame is not attribute to his day job as a music executive. It is attributed to his work in television on talent shows such as American Idol and The X Factor.

Simon Cowell started his music career in the mailroom at EMI Music Publishing. He later moved on to greater things; working as a record producer, talent scout and consultant within the music industry before moving into television.

Now the A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality, has a net worth in excess of £225 million ($350m) according to the UK Sunday Times Rich List.

As for his love life, he has had a string of girlfriends in the past but has never tied the knot. What is most unusually about his relationships, is that he keeps in touch with all his ex-girlfriends who eventually become some of his best friends.

Many people have wondered how to get in touch with Simon Cowell. The best way is to phone in on the ITV2 Britain’s Got More Talent show were he takes viewers questions live on air.