Simon cowell cries on the x-factor

Simon Cowell was visibly tearful during Saturday night's X Factor Celebrity final and the reason why he cried has now been explained. The year-old music mogul was seen wiping away tears after watching children from Demelza Hospice perform during the unveiling of a new charity single. Simon had reportedly become close to some of the children after visiting them as part of being Vice-President of Shooting Star Children's Hospices.

A source told The Sun that Simon has "has a personal connection with them after visiting the hospice several times recently. They went on to reveal that Simon had visited the hospice a couple weeks ago and "had to be so strong in front of the children and the families, not cry or seem upset. During the performance, Simon's year-old girlfriend Lauren Silverman rushed to his side as he began crying.

Host Dermot O'Leary also looked moved following the video and went to Simon for comment but the X Factor's head honcho was too upset to respond.

Simon cowell cries when boy sings

Simon has involved with the charity since , being named Vice-President in and has hosted an annual event for it since Speaking previously about the work the charity does, Simon said: "Everyone involved in the charity does an amazing job caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions as well as supporting their families.

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