Simon Cowell's Mother Dies; X Factor UK Auditions Canceled

Posted by Christie Applegate on Sunday, May 12, 2024

Simon Cowell's mother Julie Cowell died Sunday at the age of 89.

In the wake of her passing, X Factor U.K. auditions scheduled to begin Monday in Manchester have been canceled. "They were due to start today and carry on into Tuesday and Wednesday," a Syco Entertainment spokesman said in a statement Monday. "Today's have been cancelled and we have not made any decisions beyond that."

A spokesperson for the Cowell family announced her death Sunday night, saying, "Today our beloved mum Julie passed away. Anyone who had met her would know what a truly special and kind lady she was. We are heartbroken and will miss her terribly, but she is now at peace."

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