Get the latest gossip

Simon Cowell drums up publicity for new show as he slips into dungarees and puts up billboard of his own face to launch hunt for new boyband as BGT 'risks facing the axe'


And now Simon is looking to find a brand new British band that can equal One Direction's success, commencing auditions across the UK this month.

Simon Cowell surprised passersby in London on Tuesday as he got to work erecting a mammoth billboard to launch his nationwide hunt for the next big boyband. Simon Cowell surprised passersby in London on Tuesday as he got to work erecting a mammoth billboard to launch his nationwide hunt for the next big boyband He said: 'A huge number of solo artists began their journey in a group and have achieved great success, including Beyoncé, Sir Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, and our very own One Direction boy.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Daily Mail

Read more on:

Photo of Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell

Related news:

News photo

Simon Cowell Teams With ‘Drive To Survive’ Outfit Box To Box Films In Search For 1D-Style Boy Band

News photo

Britain's Got Talent receives the worst ratings EVER despite Simon Cowell claiming it was 'the best final' in 17 years... as bookies' slash odds on show being axed

News photo

Simon Cowell holds hands with fiancée Lauren Silverman as they depart BGT final while Peter Andre leaves with daughter Princess after shocking viewers with his cameo