Simon Cowell sings in public for the first time ever and it’s… interesting-Pierra Willix-Entertainment – Metro

Simon Cowell might be responsible for launching the careers of countless singers, but he’s now revealed his own vocal abilities publicly for the first time.

The businessman, record executive and TV personality has created and acted as a judge on several talent shows including Pop Idol, The X Factor UK and Britain’s Got Talent for over two decades.

However, during that time he’s also become known for not holding back on sharing his opinions, especially when it comes to whether he thinks aspiring stars have what it takes to make it big.

He’s also signed artists including Little Mix, Olly Murs, Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle and One Direction.

Now Simon, 65, has revealed whether he can hold a tune or not.

To mark his birthday this week, the music mogul sang Happy Birthday to mark the occasion, sharing the clip to social media.

Simon Cowell has revealed his singing voice for the first time publicly (Picture: Simon Cowell/ Instagram)

Despite being one of the most influential figures in the music industry, he did admit he had little singing abilities of his own.

‘That’s why I decided to never be a singer,’ he quipped after wrapping up the tune.

Addressing his milestone birthday, he continued: ‘I’m now at an age that when you say how old you are, people clap, and that’s depressing.

‘However, I’m alive and healthy and happy and thank you everyone for your kind messages. Take care. Till next year, bye bye.’

Simon’s post was met with a flood of supportive messages, including from other famous faces.

The music mogul admitted he didn’t have what it took to be a professional singer (Picture: Getty Images)

‘Happy, Happy Birthday Simon. Love you with all my heart,’ his fellow America’s Got Talent judge Heidi Klum wrote.

‘Happy Birthday. I bought you something so amazing I kept it for myself,’ Howie Mandel added.

Not missing his chance for a subtle dig, Piers Morgan also quipped: ‘Have you got your free bus pass yet?’

Although Simon and the acts he’s backed have found great success over the years, he was recently called out by Sir Tom Jones.

He’s been a judge on Britain’s Got Talent since 2007 (Picture: Dymond/ Thames/ Shutterstock)

The Voice UK coach shared his thoughts on Simon’s coaching methods, stating he thinks the record executive can ‘take it too far’.

‘Well, those kinds of talent shows take it too far. Simon Cowell has done that. You know, by saying, “Why are you on this show? What makes you think you can sing? Who told you you can sing”. I mean… Jesus,’ he told the Daily Mail.

‘The difference between The Voice and other talent shows is, they can sing.’

The star added that the ITV show got rid of those who can’t sing before the first auditions.

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