American Idol 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell admits to being rebel teen 01/02/2007 "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell tells ExtraTV that, as an English teen, he didn't like being told what to do. Read More RELATED NEWS Chris Sligh, former 'American Idol' finalist, reveals he is battling Covid-19 and pneumoniaJordin Sparks and husband Dana Isaiah welcome first child togetherJordin Sparks "in shock" and "numb" following deaths of four loved ones in a week TAGS: American Idol Simon Cowell
