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BGT boss Simon Cowell reveals secret battle with shyness and impact on his day-to-day life

BGT judge and music mogul Simon Cowell has opened up about his shyness, revealing it is the 'worst thing in the world'

But it turns out Simon Cowell is “very shy” and desperately struggles to make small talk at events and gatherings. During the interview, Simon admitted he is “socially inept” and described making small talk at events as “torture” and “draining”. Simon added on the podcast: “It’s my worst thing in the world – making small talk with people I don’t know.

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