Sick Simon Skips Photo Shoot?

Posted Dec 14th 2007 7:03PM by TMZ Staff

Simon Cowell camera shy? No way!

TMZ has learned that last week FOX flew a group of publicists, photographers and crew to London to shoot publicity shots of the surly "Idol" judge.

A source tells us that shoot never happened, because Simon got sick. Six days and $50,000 in rental fees, salaries and expenses later, the group returned home empty-handed and some, we're told, were "pissed off." But who's to blame?

A rep for Cowell says sorry someone is upset, but hold the phone -- Simon really WAS sick! "Apparently, 'tis the season for baseless rumors and speculation, so let's offer the gift of truth to clear up anyone's misconceptions. Under doctor's orders, Simon had to cancel most of his schedule this week (including media appearances for 'The X Factor' and an extra photo shoot for 'American Idol') to properly recuperate from a chest infection. Thankfully he's doing well and he sends his best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season." So there!

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31. What a joke! Someone just PSed Simon Cowell's pictures to some hot ones and then uploaded them to the online service seekingsugar.com. you know the site is a rich men seeking sugar babies site.. soSimon Cowell is looking for a sugar baby there!

Posted at 10:18PM on Dec 14th 2007 by christ586942

32. This guy is such a butthole. American Idol is such a piece of unwatchable trash.

Posted at 1:51AM on Dec 15th 2007 by Sir Nigel Buttercrumpett

33. limey ahole.

Posted at 2:09AM on Dec 15th 2007 by army brat

34. kareoke host says stuff who cares?

Posted at 2:14AM on Dec 15th 2007 by jrr

35. Why do people keep saying that Harvey is gay? He's not, is he?

Posted at 2:16AM on Dec 15th 2007 by FlyOverCountry

36. hahahahahahahaha. He looks like Bart Simpson in that pic.

Posted at 2:39AM on Dec 15th 2007 by Rik

37. I thought that maybe he wore a wedding ring on Peoples Court, no?!?!/! Don't watch the show. TMZ's show that is. I despise celebrity TV.

Posted at 2:41AM on Dec 15th 2007 by Rik

38. i have an album that was produced by Simon before he became famous, it's a copy of New Kids On The Block...i forget what they were called ( Simons group ) it is just awful, really awful, I mean really really awful. I was surprised because I did not know he'd been a producer.

Posted at 5:42AM on Dec 15th 2007 by survivor

39. yep, i can see that the yank iq is high, look at bush, he is an example of all that imtellegence gone wild ...
as for our simon..well, he just likes to stick it to ya ..its more than you deserve especia that a . nitwit .someone must have been sticking something up your ass maybe you should think about going into business with with the tranny..

Posted at 6:43AM on Dec 15th 2007 by noyankhere

40. These were freakin' Publicity photos THEY wanted out of Simon. It's not like he missed a court date or cooking the family Turkey at Christmas dinner. Everybody wants something out of Simon, because he has the golden touch. If he's sick, he's sick. Nice to see the (pissed) concern. Pffft. They'll just have to bang the marketing for profit drum another time and place for the shoot when he feels better if they still want the shots.

Posted at 6:48AM on Dec 15th 2007 by Under the Weather

41. most of you losers hating on simon cowell are american idol rejects anyway.. go and get a job.. you cant sing!!

Posted at 6:59AM on Dec 15th 2007 by noyankhere

42. Gawd, limey, you're as big a friggin flag waver as the yanks, and pushing Leona Lewis like an L.A. PR slut. Are you having an identity crisis?

Posted at 7:08AM on Dec 15th 2007 by Under The Weather Canuck

43. Its the X-Factor final on Saturday night, its probably at bit higher on his list of priorities at the moment...

Posted at 7:41AM on Dec 15th 2007 by Dopey

44. Somebody take Simon away from this country and take his money away and he is a nothing, which is what he is anyway.

Posted at 9:20AM on Dec 15th 2007 by Rocky

45. and while you yanks are busy whinging and wailing simon is making money off the lot of you dolts.. keep complaining but keep watching american idol folks cos its a show thought up and owned by the british..just like america once was..simon has a new secret weapon that will make american idol winners look like second string bananas at myspace convention.. check her name out leona lewis.. google or myspace this hotty.. she is about to blow big time not only the states, but world wide..

Posted at 9:44AM on Dec 15th 2007 by noyankhere

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