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Simon Isn't Planning to Freeze Himself After All

American Idol judge was joking, rep says

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 25, 2009 1:54 PM CST

(Newser) – Ever the cool cat, Simon Cowell now says he was just kidding recently when he informed Britain’s prime minister he’d like to be frozen after his death, a rep for the American Idol judge tells the Mirror. The 49-year-old reportedly told Gordon Brown “I’d be doing the nation a service” by preserving himself for posterity.

In this 2008 file photo, American Idol judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson arrive at a promotional event.
In this 2008 file photo, "American Idol" judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson arrive at a promotional event.   (AP Photo)
American Idol judge Simon Cowell wasn't serious about having himself frozen after death, reps say.
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell wasn't serious about having himself frozen after death, reps say.   (AP Photo)
American Idol judge Simon Cowell recently told British PM Gordon Brown he'd like to be frozen after death ... in jest, evidently.
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell recently told British PM Gordon Brown he'd like to be frozen after death ... in jest, evidently.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 3 comments
Vanilla
Feb 26, 2009 12:32 AM CST
What humor that man has.
Newser001
Feb 25, 2009 8:01 PM CST
Why wait?
Guest
Feb 25, 2009 4:45 AM CST
What an ego this nut has.

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