It is probably fair to say that reality television would not be the same without Simon Cowell. Appearing in shows such as The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, and American Idol, the brutally honest judge has raised some individuals to stardom – and perhaps dashed the dreams of many.
While we usually associate Mr Cowell with music competitions, the celebrity may soon be watching a different type of contest. Reportedly, he has recently become the owner of a racehorse.
The steed, a two-year-old thoroughbred, is allegedly called "It's A Yes From Me" and has been placed in the capable hands of James Fanshawe – a professional racehorse trainer.
Although Mr Cowell could almost certainly have afforded the 35,000 guineas needed to purchase the animal, television presenters Ant and Dec have been named as the co-owners. Between the three of them, I'm confident they have bought all the necessary equestrian gear, such as horse rugs, in order to keep the animal comfortable.
There are currently no reports as to when Mr Cowell's racehorse will actually be competing, but this is one animal that I will be watching with great interest. After all, the judge probably wouldn't have invested in it if he didn't believe it had talent.
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