Simon Cowell, the iconic music producer, recently appeared on Good Morning Britain, sparking a wave of comments about his appearance as he embarked on a new quest to form the next big boy band. Known for creating the global sensation One Direction, Simon is now on the lookout for fresh talent, with auditions set to take place this weekend at the Atlantic Pavilion in Royal Albert Dock.

In a pre-recorded chat with Richard Arnold, Simon shared his vision: “I’m looking for another band because there hasn’t been one like One Direction in the UK for a long time. There are K-Pop bands, but nothing like what we had.” He emphasized the need to actively seek out talent rather than waiting for it to come to him, revealing plans to document the entire audition process, regardless of the outcome.

When asked why he chose to form a boy band specifically, Simon explained, “We could have gone with a girl band, but we decided to start with a boy band.” He described a more organic audition process, involving seasoned professionals he’s worked with, rather than the traditional panel setup.

Despite his confidence, Simon admitted feeling nervous about the endeavor. “It’s like a rollercoaster—there will be ups and downs, and the fear of it not working is very real. I’ll be really disappointed if it doesn’t succeed.”

Throughout the interview, viewers were quick to comment on Simon’s appearance, with some noting a significant change. One viewer tweeted, “He needs to lay off the botox #gmb,” reflecting the general surprise and distraction his new look caused.

As Simon embarks on this new journey, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation. With his track record, many are hopeful that he will discover the next big thing in music, bringing a new wave of excitement to the UK music scene.