In March 2015, Cowell backed Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson after he was suspended by the BBC for punching a colleague, with Cowell stating on Good Morning Britain: "He's apologised.
Pada bulan Maret 2015, Cowell mendukung pembawa acara Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson setelah dia diskors oleh BBC karena meninju rekannya, dan Cowell menyatakan di Good Morning Britain: "Dia meminta maaf.