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Simon Cowell clashes with Declan Donnelly, viewers call him rude

4/27/2026

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Simon Cowell (judge) confronted Declan Donnelly (co-host) after Donnelly tried to cut short Cowell’s feedback on magician Fraser Penman's act, saying “I’m still talking!”
Ant McPartlin (presenter) warned judges there would be ‘no drama’ and urged them to stay on schedule after the ‘I’m a Celebrity’ finale.
Viewers on X called Simon Cowell (judge) rude, prompting LADbible to seek comment from his representative.

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Simon Cowell (judge) confronted Declan Donnelly (co-host) after Donnelly tried to cut short Cowell’s feedback on magician Fraser Penman's act, saying “I’m still talking!”
Ant McPartlin (presenter) warned judges there would be ‘no drama’ and urged them to stay on schedule after the ‘I’m a Celebrity’ finale.
Viewers on X called Simon Cowell (judge) rude, prompting LADbible to seek comment from his representative.