I’ve got a lot of love and respect for Simon Cowell. He’s created and starred in some of the most entertaining TV talent shows of the last 10 years. But his time is coming to an end. And I think he knows it.

Recently, Simon’s been dropping hints about leaving American Idol. Yes, I know he always says stuff like that, but I get the impression that he might be tiring of the judging game. And I think he sees his winning formula starting to lose its lustre.

1. Cowell’s hyperbole about show winners being the ‘best thing ever’ is getting a little tired. More X Factor winners have faded into obscurity than gone on to have international careers. The fact of the matter is that none of the contestants have really matched up to the hype that he and his publicists have created. The cracks in this approach are starting to show.

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