Simon Cowell has apologized to early years American Idol contestants for “being a dick.” The music impresario and talent show judge said he was “not proud” of the way he insulted competitors on the ...

TV personality and judge Simon Cowell reflects on his brutal critiques on American Idol and finally apologizes for crossing a line into cruelty.

Simon Cowell says he regrets "being a dick" on audition episodes of "American Idol," where he gained a reputation for harsh, mean criticisms.