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Simon Cowell's love of cars - especially fast cars is no secret. He has appeared on Top Gear twice. Simon has owned prestige cars like a Ferrari, Bugatti Veyron, Aston Martin and his new Porsche, as well as several Rolls Royce and Bentleys. Now Simon is looking at producing a show to rival the popular series for television. A source told The Sun newspaper 'Simon has always been a huge car lover - and a car show is always something he has been interested in doing. He loves talking cars and right now there feels like an especially large appetite. The idea of a new car show is really a no-brainer for him.' Earlier this year we reported the X Factor has been shelved after dominating Saturday night television for 17 years, so new ventures for Simon are sure to follow. Already a new music type show has been announced Walk the Line - You can find out more and how to take part on this link and win a huge prize pot. Would you like to see Simon Cowell launch a new type of car show? Let us know below in the comments.

Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act on America's Got Talent sadly pulled out of the show due to her health taking a turn for the worse. Nightbirde, whose real name is Jane Marczewski appeared on the show last night via video link. Simon was clearly moved by talking to her, although he had privately phoned her previously. Nightbirde said she felt she had let people down. Simon wanted her to know that she hadn't let anyone down by dropping out of the competition. 'Even though you haven't competed, you have already won,' Simon said. 'Your clip had such an impact on so many people.' He said that the most important thing was her health and recovery. 'On behalf of all of us, we are sending you our love and our prayers and we can't wait to see you again soon.' Nightbirde said the entire experience had restored her faith in humanity to see people come together. 'We all hurt, we all suffer, and we all have the potential to overcome,' she said. 'This is the most beautiful thing that has happened to me in my whole entire life,' Nightbirde added. Sending Nightbirde all our love and prayers. You can watch Nightbirde's original Golden Buzzer performance here

Saturday night television has been pretty boring without a Simon Cowell juggernaut show to entertain us. Fear not, that is all about to change with his brand new show 'Walk the Line'. Promising a six figure sum to the winner. Described as an epic new musical game show which is searching for the most talented vocalists and musicians to 'Walk The Line' and win a life-changing amount of money. Lifted Entertainment and SYCO entertainment are looking for: soloists, duos, bands, choirs and others to take part in this high octane musical game show. A source revealed to The Mirror newspaper, Simon has banned “old faces” from the audition process, insisting he wants “fresh, exciting names that haven’t appeared on his shows before”. “He wanted to make the prize the biggest on UK telly right now and was adamant it wouldn’t be any less than £500k. He also wants new faces. There will be no Cheryl or Louis Walsh. Those names are all X Factor and Simon wants new, exciting talent sitting beside him.” The judges don’t need to have a musical background so Simon is auditioning people from all areas of the entertainment industry. The source adds: “Auditions are happening now, and Simon is a perfectionist so he’s not going to announce when the show will be until he has the perfect judging line-up.” In a departure from the traditional TV talent show, the six-part series will debut on ITV and ITV Hub later in the year, offering musical variety acts a chance to win a life changing prize pot. But to win the money, talent alone isn’t enough - the contestants will need nerves of steel as they determine whether to cash out or physically Walk The Line and risk it all to stay in the competition. The TV event format sees musical acts - be they soloists, duos, bands, or choirs - take to the stage to perform for the nation, as well as a panel of judges headed up by Simon Cowell. The top two performers of the evening then face a nail-biting decision in their bid to be crowned champion - to either ‘cash out’ with a tempting cash prize, or walk the line and play on. Should they stay in and top the leaderboard, they will then progress to the next show, facing a different cast of performers. The longer the performers can stay in the contest, the bigger the prize pot, with a high stake ‘stay or play’ moment at the end of each show. Each night, the reigning champion will be offered an even higher cash out prize - will they take the money and leave the competition, or Walk The Line and bet on themselves…? Simon Cowell said: “I am thrilled to be working with ITV on this new project. We wanted to develop a show which will give the contestants a life-changing cash prize if they win. Each show there will be a champion who must make a vital decision: either cash out then and there or stay in the contest to compete again the following night and have a chance to claim the huge prize. It’s the kind of decision that will have viewers on the edge of their seats – real event TV. I’m very excited at giving musical talent the opportunity to transform their lives like never before.” Walk the Line will start filming in the autumn. Would you like to take part in Walk the Line. We have the details and entry form here

End of an era! Simon Cowell calls time on the iconic X Factor after 17 years. The show launched in 2004 and while around the world the format is still successful it started to go stale in the UK during its latter years. The show has produced globally recognised stars like One Direction, Little Mix, Leona Lewis, Olly Murs and James Arthur. A representative for ITV confirmed to The Sun newspaper: "There are no current plans for the next series of The X Factor at this stage." Simon will now focus on his new musical gameshow Walk the Line which will come to our screens later this year. Simon talking about Walk the Line: "I am thrilled to be working on this new project. We wanted to develop a show which will give the contestants a life-changing cash prize if they win . "Each show there will be a champion who must make a vital decision: either cash out then and there or stay in the contest to compete again the following night and have a chance to claim the huge prize. "It’s the kind of decision that will have viewers on the edge of their seats – real event TV. I’m very excited at giving musical talent the opportunity to transform their lives like never before." Walk the Line is expected to be a 6-part show airing on a Saturday night during the autumn/winter schedule on ITV.

Simon Cowell enjoys some family time in the sun - and sea with Lauren and Eric in Barbados. Simon is getting the hang of sailing during this vacation. Click on photos to expand

Simon Cowell is on vacation with Lauren and Eric in Barbados. Simon watches over Eric as he tries water skiing for the first time. Well done Eric, its not easy! Lauren Silverman watches them both from a boat. Eric looks so grown up now. Take a look of photos of Eric through the years

Simon Cowell, Lauren Silverman and their son Eric arrived in Barbados for a vacation prior to the America's Got Talent live shows starting in a couple of weeks. They were joined of course by Squiddly, Diddly, Freddie and Daisy. Looks like Eric wants to go snorkelling Simon Simon took Eric on a jet-ski ride in the Caribbean, Lauren joined in the fun too. All the photos....

It is no secret Simon Cowell loves his cars. Having previously owned top of the range Aston Martin, a Bugatti and Rolls Royce to name a few. Now Simon has bought a bright red £250,000 electric Porsche sports car.. The Mirror reports: The classic Porsche 911 was converted to electric by bespoke car company Everrati, who promise battery power will get it going from 0-60mph in around four seconds. Being electric, the Porsche could be a sports car but without a roar. Everatti have overcome this by adding a noise synthesiser, which GQ have said will "add some drama" to the performance of the car. Showing his brand new acquisition off to long term friend Sinitta before going for a spin, he was obviously proud of his new car. Simon has spent a far bit of time in the UK this year, he will be judging and overseeing his new show 'Walk the Line.

Simon Cowell appears as the 'Grey Wiggle' in an Australian children's show promoting Uber Eats. Appearing alongside him are Blue Wiggle Anthony Field, Purple Wiggle Lachlan.Gillespie, Red Wiggle Simon Pryce, and Yellow Wiggle. Simon admitted he thought it was a joke when he was first offered the gig. 'I thought I was being wound up when they said (the campaign) was me and The Wiggles because I know who they are, obviously,' 'It's a crazy combination of me and them and it worked out great.' He added: 'I'll get to know them more now because I've got a son who's seven years old. I really respect what The Wiggles have achieved.' Inside Wiggle House, all 5 wiggles (including Grey Wiggle, Simon Cowell) are deciding what to have for dinner?

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman walked 10k to raise money for the Shooting Star Children's Hospices, of which Simon is Vice-President and Lauren is Patron. The fundraising page got donations of over £50,000 in just a few weeks. They seemed in high spirits during the walk in London and were accompanied by several other people, including the charity's Executive Vice-President Karen Sugarman. Simon has been keeping active walking and cycling recently after he broke his back after his electric bike accident last year, needing hours of surgery and narrowly avoiding a more serious spinal cord injury.

Simon Cowell and ITV announce a new game show to be aired later this year. Walk The Line is described as a "brand new high octane musical game show format" that comes from Simon Cowell's Syco company and Lifted Entertainment, part of ITV Studios and the team behind both I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! and Live Island. The six-part series will offer musical variety acts a chance to win a life changing cash prize. The TV event format sees musical acts - be they soloists, duos, bands, or choirs - take to the stage to perform for the nation, as well as a panel of judges headed up by Simon Cowell. "The top two performers of the evening then face a nail-biting decision in their bid to be crowned champion - to either ‘cash out’ with a tempting cash prize, or walk the line and play on. Should they stay in and top the leaderboard, they will then progress to the next show, facing a different cast of performers . "The longer the performers can stay in the contest, the bigger the prize pot, with a high stake ‘stay or play’ moment at the end of each show. Each night, the reigning champion will be offered an even higher cash out prize - will they take the money and leave the competition, or Walk The Line and bet on themselves...?" The format has been a passion project for Simon for many years. Simon said today: "I am thrilled to be working with Lifted Entertainment and ITV on this new project. We wanted to develop a show which will give the contestants a life-changing cash prize if they win. "Each show there will be a champion who must make a vital decision: either cash out then and there or stay in the contest to compete again the following night and have a chance to claim the huge prize. "It’s the kind of decision that will have viewers on the edge of their seats – real event TV. I’m very excited at giving musical talent the opportunity to transform their lives like never before." Katie Rawcliffe, ITV Head of Entertainment added: "The format Syco and Lifted Entertainment have created has all the makings of quintessential game show entertainment, but with a compelling twist thrown in each show. "It’s great to be continuing our working relationship with Simon and I look forward to introducing this edge of your seat musical game show to viewers later in the year.” Angela Jain, Managing Director, Lifted Entertainment commented: "It's hugely exciting to be partnering with Syco on this terrific yet simple to understand and dramatic idea. "We have spent some months developing the idea with them and have had a blast. We want to produce a show that looks and feels different and cannot wait for viewers to see it." Walk The Line will air on ITV later this year.

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman have a day out at Ascot races with friends Sinitta and Paul McKenna and his wife Kate. Simon and Lauren looked very smart as they arrived at Ascot Racecourse earlier in the day. Simon has missed Ascot for a few years due to commitments in America. It is good to see him back on the racecourse. Celebrating a win with Sinitta and Lauren in their box Looks like Simon had a successful day! Will Simon be back at Ascot for Ladies Day this week? Keep an eye on our social networks to find out.