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Simon Cowell debuts new look at Royal Variety Performance

Simon Cowell made a surprise appearance at the Royal Variety Performance, where he debuted a new look.

The 63-year-old took to the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall to introduce a performance by Britain’s Got Talent winner Viggo Venn.

The show, which aired on ITV on Sunday (17 December), saw the music mogul don some red-tinted glasses.

Many viewers on social media likened him to music legend George Michael.

One viewer said on X, formerly Twitter: “Wow Simon Cowell has turned into George Michael.”

Another said: “George Michael Cowell.”

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