Smug... moi? Simon Cowell enjoys the fruits of his labour onboard multi million pound super yacht in St Barts

By Lucy Buckland


Grin: Simon Cowell smiles like a Cheshire cat as he takes in his spectacular view


It hasn't been the easiest year for Simon Cowell.

But what better way for a multi millionaire media mogul to relax than hiring a luxury yacht and joining the St Bart's Caribbean celebrity set.

And it certainly looked like the 52-year-old's troubles sailed away onboard super yacht The Slipstream.


Tan-tastic view: Simon and friends look they have making use of the Slipstream's sun-pads

What a view! And that's just the exterior of Simon Cowell's preferred yacht


Chartering the 196ft yacht can cost between $450,000 and $900,000 a week but if like Cowell you are worth an estimated $130million the cost of pure relaxation is a drop in the ocean.

The X Factor creator was taking a well earned break from his luxury Caribbean break by chartering the yacht which comes complete with a crew of 12.

Cowell is rumoured to be onboard with fiancée Mezhgan Hussainy and a group of friends after taking his annual holiday in Barbados.


Life of luxury: The Slipstream, which costs $450,000 to hire for a week, would make most of us giddy with its facilities but for music mogul Simon Cowell it is par for the course

All play and no work: Rather than checking out the view Simon Cowell makes a quick phone call as he stands with a female friend


As Cowell relaxed in a pair of white beach shorts it looked like perhaps he had unwound a bit too much as his chest looked slightly sunburnt.

But with a heap of facilities sailors onboard the yacht have a host of activities to do rather than sunbathe.

Slipstream‘s stateroom features mirrors above a giant waterbed, a Jacuzzi, an observation lounge with panoramic views, gym and a sky lounge with a retractable roof.


Cover up: Simon Cowell covers his slightly red chest onboard the boat while his crew clean up


The ultimate relaxation aids: Simon Cowell chills with a cigarette and a copy of Top Gear magazine

A different type of view: Simon enjoys an article on Victoria's Secrets model Lily Aldridge onboard his luxury yacht


Slipstream’s interiors are neo-Art Deco combining “dark ebony joinery and red leather paneling.”

The sun-deck is features a spa, sun-pads, bar with BBQ and al-fresco dining area, and Sipstream comes equipped with state-of-the-art entertainment system including video on demand as well as a satellite communications center.

Although the Slipstream is the largest yacht ever launched by France’s CMN Shipyard it isn't the flashiest boat chartered by celebrities.


Can't keep still: Simon looked a little restless as he got up from the leather covered seats


Catch some rays: Even the most stressed out millionaire would relax with this view


Mirrored ceiling: Simon Cowell can check out his tan as he lies down with a special ceiling mirror in the master bedroom

Bigger than a hotel: Simon Cowell could have invited 13 of his friends onboard the yacht which is bigger than most people's homes


Diddy’s iPad powered Solemates is 12 inches longer and cheaper too even with private chef and other amenities.

Cowell, who has spent the past seven months in the U.S., was relaxing before the Britain's Got Talent auditions start.

He has said he is returning to the nations favourite talent show because he missed ‘the British public’.

This year’s winner, as well as performing at the Royal Variety Performance, would receive a prize of £500,000 – with him putting up half the money.

In contrast, last year’s winner Jai McDowall received just £100,000.

Cowell, 52, said: ‘I miss Britain, and I miss the British public, and I miss judging them.’


Relaxation: Simon Cowell looks slightly sunburnt as he takes advantage of the glorious Caribbean weather onboard The Slipstream


Biggest boat in town: Cowell's yacht took pride of place in the marina in Saint Barth's



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'I nearly had sex with Paula Abdul,' reveals Simon Cowell... but he was too scared of the 'aftermath'

By Jade Watkins


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Close call: Simon Cowell told Barbara Walters on her 10 Most Fascinating People Special last night, that he came close to sleeping with his American Idol and X Factor co-host Paula Abdul


With their endless displays of affection and constant flirtation, there has always been speculation surrounding the nature of their relationship.

With their shared smooches, red-carpet cuddles and apparent sexual tension, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul could often be mistaken as a couple.

Now the 52-year-old X Factor judge has revealed that he actually came close to sleeping with the 49-year-old Opposite Attract singer.


Speaking to Barbara Walters on her annual 10 Most Fascinating People Special last night, Cowell said he considered bedding his friend of nine years, however he was terrified about the aftermath.

'I considered it, but then I thought, "I don't think the after would be as good as the before," he explained.

'I'd let her stay for a few hours, but then it would have to be goodnight,' he joked.

Revelation: Cowell told Walters that Abdul desperately wanted something to happen between the pair


He said that Abdul desperately wanted something to happen between the pair.
'A million percent,' he said.

He explained that during the first season of American Idol the pair couldn't stand each other, on account of her feelings towards him.

'I mean, the truth was, on the first two seasons, we couldn't travel on the same plane together. We really disliked each other that much,' he said.

Plush: Walters conducted the interview in the lush back garden of Cowell's L.A mansion


'I think it was the sexual tension on her part.'

Paula and Simon's love-hate relationship captivated American Idol fans from the moment they appeared on the judging panel together.

Ever since, the duo have been in close contact with one another and now appear on the judging panel for the X Factor, alongside Nicole Scherzinger and L.A Reid.

Suspect: With their endless displays of affection and constant flirtation, there has always been speculation surrounding the nature of their relationship


And during the course of their friendship and television appearances, Simon and Paula have even been forced to lampoon rumours that they are dating.

One skit during an old American Idol episode even saw the duo having a romantic meal together, and sharing a lingering kiss.

Of course, Simon is said to be still currently engaged to fiancée Mezhgan Hussainy.

Longtime pals: Simon and Paula have known each other for nine years, here seen on the American Idol panel alongside Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest


However, he remains good friends with a few of his ex girlfriends, including Jackie St.Clair and Sinnita.

In January, Mezhgan calmly stood by as her fiancé embraced Jackie outside Cipriani's restaurant in London.

Obviously used to her fiancé's lifestyle, she didn't appear too concerned as she watched the clinch between the two.

Ladies in his life: Simon is said to be still currently engaged to fiancée Mezhgan Hussainy, pictured left, however, he remains good friends with his ex girlfriends, including Sinnita, pictured right


In fact, Jackie even joined Simon and Mezhgan on holiday in the Caribbean, along with another of Simon's ex-girlfriends Sinitta, in December 2010.

During his interview with Walters last night, the veteran host grilled him about his Mr. Nasty persona.

Simon said in actual fact, he really liked people.

'I like people,' he said. 'I can usually look into someones eyes and tell if they are a nice person.'




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