Simon Cowell Downplays Ryan Seacrest's Success

Simon Cowell recently indicated a lack of recent engagement with the career of his former American Idol co-host, Ryan Seacrest. During an interview on The Interview podcast, Cowell stated he doesn't follow Seacrest's work, attributing his past success to extreme ambition. He suggested their current relationship is distant, with "rarely" any communication.

This follows a history of candid exchanges between the two during their American Idol tenure, including public disagreements and playful jabs. While Cowell's representative has denied any current animosity, Cowell's public statements suggest a professional detachment that began after he departed the show in 2010.

Cowell's comments contrast with occasional reassurances from Seacrest over the years that they remained friendly despite on-screen rivalries. The record executive's latest remarks fuel speculation about the true nature of their relationship off-camera.