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5ft 7.18in (170.6cm)
5ft 7.18in (170.6cm)
Jackalar said on 19/Nov/07
Louis Walsh made a comment on the X Factor along the lines of Simon still wearing platforms from the 70's.. which could be a reference to his lifts.
Louis Walsh made a comment on the X Factor along the lines of Simon still wearing platforms from the 70's.. which could be a reference to his lifts.
Jackalar said on 8/Oct/07
Anonymous you sound really jealous of him.. on the subject of his height I think 5ft8.5 is harsh.. he always seems at least an inch taller.
Editor Rob
Anonymous you sound really jealous of him.. on the subject of his height I think 5ft8.5 is harsh.. he always seems at least an inch taller.
Editor Rob that's because he is...with the help of a 1 inch advantage over every other male's shoes.
5 foot 10.5 is real average height said on 3/Oct/07
marylin manson wears these 10 inch platform boots, no joke, but unlike simon, its not cuz hes insecured about his height, its cuz its just his image, he even points out his boots in interviews, so obviously hes not embarassed about it.
marylin manson wears these 10 inch platform boots, no joke, but unlike simon, its not cuz hes insecured about his height, its cuz its just his image, he even points out his boots in interviews, so obviously hes not embarassed about it.
miles smiles said on 2/Oct/07
I now classify Cowell as one of the top three obvious lift wearers (along with Stallone and Pitt.) He was on one of those Entertainment Tonight shows, and even taking into account the chunky heels his arch was almost laughably extreme. I think he may be getting 3-4 inches out of his magic boots.
I now classify Cowell as one of the top three obvious lift wearers (along with Stallone and Pitt.) He was on one of those Entertainment Tonight shows, and even taking into account the chunky heels his arch was almost laughably extreme. I think he may be getting 3-4 inches out of his magic boots.
Anonymous said on 1/Oct/07
simon cowell thinks hes a hunk, but he really isnt. hes not good looking at all (even for his age) , spends too much time tanning , and is short too, and hes so insecure about that, that he wears big ass heel shoes. in that video, he was barely taller than ryan secrest , they were probably both in heels though, but atleast ryan secrest had the balls to come on stage barefoot. simon also has a very disporpotional body which makes him look even worse since hes short because he has a big head and short stumpy legs. i am 6 1, but because of my long legs , people always think im 6 3. anyways, i wish i could go on american idol and ask simon and ryan to both take off their shoes and stand next to each other, simon will be lucky as hell to even get him by a inch!
simon cowell thinks hes a hunk, but he really isnt. hes not good looking at all (even for his age) , spends too much time tanning , and is short too, and hes so insecure about that, that he wears big ass heel shoes. in that video, he was barely taller than ryan secrest , they were probably both in heels though, but atleast ryan secrest had the balls to come on stage barefoot. simon also has a very disporpotional body which makes him look even worse since hes short because he has a big head and short stumpy legs. i am 6 1, but because of my long legs , people always think im 6 3. anyways, i wish i could go on american idol and ask simon and ryan to both take off their shoes and stand next to each other, simon will be lucky as hell to even get him by a inch!
Aaron said on 27/Sep/07
I love how ryan seacrest is making fun of other people for being short in that video, ACG. That's pretty hilarious. Good stuff.
I love how ryan seacrest is making fun of other people for being short in that video, ACG. That's pretty hilarious. Good stuff.
glenn said on 14/Sep/07
thanks leonari.plus i took that pic with my hand and leaned in.maybe bent my knees too.he did seem taller than me though.
thanks leonari.plus i took that pic with my hand and leaned in.maybe bent my knees too.he did seem taller than me though.
leonari said on 13/Sep/07
Picasso: Man tahts the smallest pic Glenn has provided. There are hundreds of others which indicate his height a 1000 times better. Ever heard of a thing called "pavement". I don't get guys like you. You come to this site and instead of being grateful to have Glenn who gives a point of real reference you diss him. You clearly have issues: but it is what it is...
Picasso: Man tahts the smallest pic Glenn has provided. There are hundreds of others which indicate his height a 1000 times better. Ever heard of a thing called "pavement". I don't get guys like you. You come to this site and instead of being grateful to have Glenn who gives a point of real reference you diss him. You clearly have issues: but it is what it is...
Piccaso said on 12/Sep/07
If Simon's 5'8.5" then Glenn's gotta be 5'6. Sorry Glenn, but it is what it is.
If Simon's 5'8.5" then Glenn's gotta be 5'6. Sorry Glenn, but it is what it is.
Anonymous said on 12/Sep/07
Wow those boots have huge heels its hard to tell how tall he is barefoot but he barelly looks 5'10 5'11 with them so he is atleast 2 inches shorter than that probably about 5'8.
Wow those boots have huge heels its hard to tell how tall he is barefoot but he barelly looks 5'10 5'11 with them so he is atleast 2 inches shorter than that probably about 5'8.
Chris said on 7/Aug/07
That grin on Simon's face says it all.
That grin on Simon's face says it all.
Jenna said on 12/Jul/07
Simon Cowell getting a lap dance from Robbie Williams. They also stand next to each other, Simon looking about an inch smaller. But of course we all know Simon is in sky-high heels.
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Simon Cowell getting a lap dance from Robbie Williams. They also stand next to each other, Simon looking about an inch smaller. But of course we all know Simon is in sky-high heels.
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Bad Radio said on 30/Jun/07
i'd say 5-8 for this guy.
i'd say 5-8 for this guy.
MD said on 22/May/07
He was just on the Tonight Show, and looked an inch or so shorter than Jay, which didn't surprise me, as it was quite obvious he was in his lift boots. It was the whole strange leg length, and all. Him looking nearly 5'10" next to Jay makes since with 2" lifts and boots.
He was just on the Tonight Show, and looked an inch or so shorter than Jay, which didn't surprise me, as it was quite obvious he was in his lift boots. It was the whole strange leg length, and all. Him looking nearly 5'10" next to Jay makes since with 2" lifts and boots.
Chris said on 19/May/07
Somehow that link I posted got screwed up. I think it was the dot after the URL. Can you fix it, Rob?
Somehow that link I posted got screwed up. I think it was the dot after the URL. Can you fix it, Rob?
Chris said on 19/May/07
Rob, if you want a photo which is misleading when it comes to height, check out this: Click Here David Hasselhoff has got to be several inches taller than Piers Morgan in reality.
Rob, if you want a photo which is misleading when it comes to height, check out this: Click Here David Hasselhoff has got to be several inches taller than Piers Morgan in reality.
Chris said on 15/May/07
Somewhere I remember reading that Piers Morgan is 5'10". Can't remember where, though.
Editor Rob
Somewhere I remember reading that Piers Morgan is 5'10". Can't remember where, though.
Editor Rob Morgan is in 6 foot range
Drew said on 12/May/07
"MJ says on 1/Apr/07
From today's Digital Spy:
"Simon Cowell was asked to sit on cushions so that he looked tall enough while filming for his new show Britain's Got Talent.
The 5ft 9in music mogul was horrified when producers told him that he appeared too short when sitting alongside Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden on the judging panel at auditions.
A source told The People: "Poor Simon looked a bit mortified. He was really embarrassed when they fetched two large cushions for him to sit on. Piers is over 6ft and Amanda is tall for a woman so poor Simon just looked too short in comparison."
Amanda Holden is tall for a woman? Hahaha she's 5'4"!
"MJ says on 1/Apr/07
From today's Digital Spy:
"Simon Cowell was asked to sit on cushions so that he looked tall enough while filming for his new show Britain's Got Talent.
The 5ft 9in music mogul was horrified when producers told him that he appeared too short when sitting alongside Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden on the judging panel at auditions.
A source told The People: "Poor Simon looked a bit mortified. He was really embarrassed when they fetched two large cushions for him to sit on. Piers is over 6ft and Amanda is tall for a woman so poor Simon just looked too short in comparison."
Amanda Holden is tall for a woman? Hahaha she's 5'4"!
Remi said on 15/Apr/07
wow, those are some Ringling Bros.& Barnum & Bailey/Queen Victoria-grade circus stilts - wonder if he has a permit for them?? (HGH must not be readily evalable in Britain lol)
wow, those are some Ringling Bros.& Barnum & Bailey/Queen Victoria-grade circus stilts - wonder if he has a permit for them?? (HGH must not be readily evalable in Britain lol)
J-Dog said on 9/Apr/07
Simon's Platform shoes.
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Editor Rob
Simon's Platform shoes.
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Editor Rob its a big heel, I wonder where he actually buys his footwear, anyway he is going down a bit
MJ said on 1/Apr/07
From today's Digital Spy:
"Simon Cowell was asked to sit on cushions so that he looked tall enough while filming for his new show Britain's Got Talent.
The 5ft 9in music mogul was horrified when producers told him that he appeared too short when sitting alongside Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden on the judging panel at auditions.
A source told The People: "Poor Simon looked a bit mortified. He was really embarrassed when they fetched two large cushions for him to sit on. Piers is over 6ft and Amanda is tall for a woman so poor Simon just looked too short in comparison."
I'd still be amazed if he was 5'9" *barefoot*. Those heels he wears would easily take him to a more commanding 5'11" in such a case.
From today's Digital Spy:
"Simon Cowell was asked to sit on cushions so that he looked tall enough while filming for his new show Britain's Got Talent.
The 5ft 9in music mogul was horrified when producers told him that he appeared too short when sitting alongside Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden on the judging panel at auditions.
A source told The People: "Poor Simon looked a bit mortified. He was really embarrassed when they fetched two large cushions for him to sit on. Piers is over 6ft and Amanda is tall for a woman so poor Simon just looked too short in comparison."
I'd still be amazed if he was 5'9" *barefoot*. Those heels he wears would easily take him to a more commanding 5'11" in such a case.
Jesse said on 29/Mar/07
the threesome Seacrest, Cowell, Jackson... All doubtfull... most of the time they all look very close height. Seacrest looks as tall as cowell and he can't be over 5'7, he's always the shorter with the contestes of American Idol.. I think Cowell is 5'7.5-5'8.. Jackson 5'7-5'7.5 and little Seacrest can't be over 5'7....
the threesome Seacrest, Cowell, Jackson... All doubtfull... most of the time they all look very close height. Seacrest looks as tall as cowell and he can't be over 5'7, he's always the shorter with the contestes of American Idol.. I think Cowell is 5'7.5-5'8.. Jackson 5'7-5'7.5 and little Seacrest can't be over 5'7....
anonymous said on 27/Mar/07
Last night on Anderson Cooper 360, he was looking pretty close to a flat 5`9. Although, if you notice, Anderson had military posture next to him, whereas Cowell seemed more relaxed. Gotta be a first for him.
Last night on Anderson Cooper 360, he was looking pretty close to a flat 5`9. Although, if you notice, Anderson had military posture next to him, whereas Cowell seemed more relaxed. Gotta be a first for him.
Tallyrand said on 13/Mar/07
Irregardless of actual heightth, this guy appears to have a real complex about his heighth and takes it out on other poepel. Boo! LOL
Irregardless of actual heightth, this guy appears to have a real complex about his heighth and takes it out on other poepel. Boo! LOL
LeeM said on 5/Mar/07
I reckon he's 5'9 as Pete Waterman is 5'10 and this is a pic if you type 'Pete Waterman' in Google.
Editor Rob
last year I did mention in an interview cowell as being one of the 3 who I'd class as wearing oversized heels or lifts, stallone/gibson the others...although gibson was more into it in the early 90's.
I reckon he's 5'9 as Pete Waterman is 5'10 and this is a pic if you type 'Pete Waterman' in Google.
Editor Roblast year I did mention in an interview cowell as being one of the 3 who I'd class as wearing oversized heels or lifts, stallone/gibson the others...although gibson was more into it in the early 90's.
inside man said on 5/Mar/07
I'm guessing Cowell is 5-8 barefoot. He has that obvious "levitator walk" that you see so much in l.a. among certain types. Very deliberate and studied, like he's walking on stilts. Underneath the extra-long bootcut jeans, the high-heeled boots, and I'm guessing the 1.5 to 2 inch special insoles...5-8.
I'm guessing Cowell is 5-8 barefoot. He has that obvious "levitator walk" that you see so much in l.a. among certain types. Very deliberate and studied, like he's walking on stilts. Underneath the extra-long bootcut jeans, the high-heeled boots, and I'm guessing the 1.5 to 2 inch special insoles...5-8.
MD said on 3/Mar/07
If that's the case, then Cowell can't be a 5'9" barefoot. Lifts or not, Simon and Randy enjoy heeled boots, and I'm talking real heels. (i.e. Randy's cowboy boots in particular). These are all guys struggling to look 5'9", in in the case of Ryan, struggling with 5'8.5"
If that's the case, then Cowell can't be a 5'9" barefoot. Lifts or not, Simon and Randy enjoy heeled boots, and I'm talking real heels. (i.e. Randy's cowboy boots in particular). These are all guys struggling to look 5'9", in in the case of Ryan, struggling with 5'8.5"
MD said on 2/Mar/07
Simon, Randy, and Ryan are so hard to peg down. Here are some pictures with Ryan (who's listed at 5'7.75", here) looking nearly as tall as Cowell:
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And, showing footwear, which pretty much shows that between the lifts and heels flying around in this photo, none of them really have an advantage of the other. lol
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Editor Rob
Simon, Randy, and Ryan are so hard to peg down. Here are some pictures with Ryan (who's listed at 5'7.75", here) looking nearly as tall as Cowell:
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And, showing footwear, which pretty much shows that between the lifts and heels flying around in this photo, none of them really have an advantage of the other. lol
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Editor Rob ryan looks to be one with most normal shoes, they don't actually appear to have the front bit cut at angle to accomodate the foot being raised...
glenn said on 25/Feb/07
like i said before,im bending cause i took the pic with my own hand.a reaction of fear to cut off heads in pic.he did look 5-9ish.
like i said before,im bending cause i took the pic with my own hand.a reaction of fear to cut off heads in pic.he did look 5-9ish.
Edwin said on 25/Feb/07
Is "5-9 give or take" Hollywood code for "5-7 and change?" heh heh
Is "5-9 give or take" Hollywood code for "5-7 and change?" heh heh
MD said on 24/Feb/07
Alonzo, since you met him, what did you peg him at? Did you believe his claim?
Alonzo, since you met him, what did you peg him at? Did you believe his claim?
alonzo the cool said on 24/Feb/07
met him yesterday, told me he was "5`9 give or take a quarter inch." He seemed uncofortable talking about his height. Wonder why ;)
met him yesterday, told me he was "5`9 give or take a quarter inch." He seemed uncofortable talking about his height. Wonder why ;)
Matt said on 24/Feb/07
I'd say 5'9 on the show is right, but he must've been wearing high heals with you glenn, because from the way he's slouching, he looks like he's 6'4!
I'd say 5'9 on the show is right, but he must've been wearing high heals with you glenn, because from the way he's slouching, he looks like he's 6'4!
Snapper G said on 24/Feb/07
Sometimes the celebs who are nastiest on tv/film, etc. are nicest in private...unfortunately the opposite seems to be true with the "nice" celebs, from what ya hear...
Sometimes the celebs who are nastiest on tv/film, etc. are nicest in private...unfortunately the opposite seems to be true with the "nice" celebs, from what ya hear...
Chris said on 19/Feb/07
Thought he would be, Glenn. I get the impression he puts on the Mr Nasty act for TV. It's hilarious. I love watching him.
Thought he would be, Glenn. I get the impression he puts on the Mr Nasty act for TV. It's hilarious. I love watching him.
Garry said on 18/Feb/07
I've been watching the show some this season and he seems to be always wearing boot leg jeans, that maybe on purpose to cover up high-heel boots he always seams to wear. Just MHO but may be getting a 3+ inch lift from "whatever".
I've been watching the show some this season and he seems to be always wearing boot leg jeans, that maybe on purpose to cover up high-heel boots he always seams to wear. Just MHO but may be getting a 3+ inch lift from "whatever".
glenn said on 18/Feb/07
very friendly.
very friendly.
Chris said on 17/Feb/07
What was Simon Cowell like to meet, Glenn?
What was Simon Cowell like to meet, Glenn?
Anonymous said on 7/Feb/07
Anyone notice that when Simon walks out of the audition room he looks like he's trying to walk in platforms? His stride is very arched and deliberate.
Anyone notice that when Simon walks out of the audition room he looks like he's trying to walk in platforms? His stride is very arched and deliberate.
fred said on 6/Feb/07
simon wears boots with heals
simon wears boots with heals
Anonymous said on 2/Feb/07
Don't just judge on that picture.
Don't just judge on that picture.
Aaron said on 2/Feb/07
There's now way simon is only 5' 9" in that picture above because he towers over that other guy who is 5' 8". Simon looks at least 2 or 3 inches taller than Glenn. I'd give him an easy 5' 10.5", 5' 11" depending what shoes he's wearing.
There's now way simon is only 5' 9" in that picture above because he towers over that other guy who is 5' 8". Simon looks at least 2 or 3 inches taller than Glenn. I'd give him an easy 5' 10.5", 5' 11" depending what shoes he's wearing.
Glenn said on 1/Feb/07
Yeah,thats the latest thing I noticed.pants covering the shoes.from Depp to Gallo.
Yeah,thats the latest thing I noticed.pants covering the shoes.from Depp to Gallo.
Garry said on 1/Feb/07
You can see in show last night, when he walked outside the audition room, he is not tall at all and wears very dodgey boots hidden by jeanslegs. Unnaturally elevated is he. His torso appears up higher than it should be.
You can see in show last night, when he walked outside the audition room, he is not tall at all and wears very dodgey boots hidden by jeanslegs. Unnaturally elevated is he. His torso appears up higher than it should be.
CDawg said on 21/Jan/07
dude looks at least 5 10, hes leaning in a bit
dude looks at least 5 10, hes leaning in a bit
Robert.R said on 16/Jan/07
He blatently wears lifts. I would have been interested to see a picture of he and Glenn without shoes.
He blatently wears lifts. I would have been interested to see a picture of he and Glenn without shoes.
Glenn said on 14/Jan/07
Its weird,cause you hear 5-7,5-8 for him.
Its weird,cause you hear 5-7,5-8 for him.
S.J said on 13/Jan/07
i would say 5,10 1/2
i would say 5,10 1/2
Jake W. said on 13/Jan/07
MD's pics with Elton John are worth looking at. In the second one you can see that he's wearing a size-able shoe too.
MD's pics with Elton John are worth looking at. In the second one you can see that he's wearing a size-able shoe too.
Glenn said on 13/Jan/07
I might be bending cause I took this pic with my hand,fearing cutting heads.but he did seem taller.
I might be bending cause I took this pic with my hand,fearing cutting heads.but he did seem taller.
Robert. R said on 12/Jan/07
That is weird. I looked up Louis Walsh's height and it was given as 5'9", I thought that seemed rather tall!
That is weird. I looked up Louis Walsh's height and it was given as 5'9", I thought that seemed rather tall!
jason said on 12/Jan/07
this guy is hard, comparing to elton john he does lock short,172-173 cm tops. and comparing to ryan seacrest the host in american idol who is listed at 172 cm on this site he sometimes locks taller, not much but like 1 inch, 175 cm tops. but sometimes ryan locks taller, in some pics. i cant believe it, sometimes ryan is taller and sometimes simon, but momst simon, it most be the shues, and the poster. comparing to glenn on the pic he does locks to be 176-177 cm. but i think he wore lifts, of just stod on hes toes or something, you cant se his feets and footwear on the pic so it`s hard to tell.he sureley is around 173-176 cm,randy jackson is 174 and simon does locks like 1-2 cm taller then him on pics, but again the shues and poster,angles and so on can be at his advantage. i`de give this guy 174-175 cm.
this guy is hard, comparing to elton john he does lock short,172-173 cm tops. and comparing to ryan seacrest the host in american idol who is listed at 172 cm on this site he sometimes locks taller, not much but like 1 inch, 175 cm tops. but sometimes ryan locks taller, in some pics. i cant believe it, sometimes ryan is taller and sometimes simon, but momst simon, it most be the shues, and the poster. comparing to glenn on the pic he does locks to be 176-177 cm. but i think he wore lifts, of just stod on hes toes or something, you cant se his feets and footwear on the pic so it`s hard to tell.he sureley is around 173-176 cm,randy jackson is 174 and simon does locks like 1-2 cm taller then him on pics, but again the shues and poster,angles and so on can be at his advantage. i`de give this guy 174-175 cm.
georgina said on 12/Jan/07
simon is much taller he is 5'10 and thats on a small day lol
simon is much taller he is 5'10 and thats on a small day lol
MD said on 29/Nov/06
What do you think, Rob?
Editor Rob
What do you think, Rob?
Editor Rob appears taller in the backstage pictures. That stage floor looks slightly uneven looking at cowell/elton's feet and he looks marginally behind the plane of Elton.
Matt said on 24/Nov/06
Great find, MD. Confirms exactly what I suspected -- this guy is SHORT! He's beaten by Walsh and Elton, and it's fair to say he is wearing his elevator shoes. Time for a *serious* downgrade methinks.
Great find, MD. Confirms exactly what I suspected -- this guy is SHORT! He's beaten by Walsh and Elton, and it's fair to say he is wearing his elevator shoes. Time for a *serious* downgrade methinks.
Matt said on 23/Nov/06
5'9" seems pretty generous!! Cowell looks tremendous when sitting behind a table; he has tailored suits, open collar shirts, a strong upper body and impeccable grooming. But in every -- EVERY -- full length photo I've seen of this guy, he just seems to have incredibly stumpy legs! And his shoes -- LOL! I remember seeing Pop Idol Backstage once, and he made a remark to the host, Kate Thornton, about her heels; Thornton shot back saying that they weren't as high as his! Even when he is seen walking alongside Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, he is pretty much evens. I'd stick this guy at a solid 5'7", up to 5'9" with his shoes.
5'9" seems pretty generous!! Cowell looks tremendous when sitting behind a table; he has tailored suits, open collar shirts, a strong upper body and impeccable grooming. But in every -- EVERY -- full length photo I've seen of this guy, he just seems to have incredibly stumpy legs! And his shoes -- LOL! I remember seeing Pop Idol Backstage once, and he made a remark to the host, Kate Thornton, about her heels; Thornton shot back saying that they weren't as high as his! Even when he is seen walking alongside Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, he is pretty much evens. I'd stick this guy at a solid 5'7", up to 5'9" with his shoes.
Gaz said on 22/Nov/06
I'm pretty sure this guy is 5'9 having seen him standing aside various
celebs, whose heights I know. So I don't know what to make of him really,
because they say short guys are aggressive to prove themselves, large ones
because they feel stronger than others, but simon is medium height. What's
his excuse.
I'm pretty sure this guy is 5'9 having seen him standing aside various
celebs, whose heights I know. So I don't know what to make of him really,
because they say short guys are aggressive to prove themselves, large ones
because they feel stronger than others, but simon is medium height. What's
his excuse.
MD said on 12/Nov/06
Simon really isn't anything more than 5'8" barefoot. I'm sure he can look 5'9" and 5'10" with his boots and lifts, but it's all just that, an illusion. If you all have ever noticed, he, Ryan, and Randy ALL wear dodgy footwear. Simon's always in high-heeled boots, Randy is always in cowboy boots, and Ryan is always in thick-soled dress shoes or boots. Simon would be 5'8" barefoot, Randy 5'7" or so, and Ryan 5'6"-5'6.5".
Simon really isn't anything more than 5'8" barefoot. I'm sure he can look 5'9" and 5'10" with his boots and lifts, but it's all just that, an illusion. If you all have ever noticed, he, Ryan, and Randy ALL wear dodgy footwear. Simon's always in high-heeled boots, Randy is always in cowboy boots, and Ryan is always in thick-soled dress shoes or boots. Simon would be 5'8" barefoot, Randy 5'7" or so, and Ryan 5'6"-5'6.5".
Glenn said on 11/Nov/06
For starts,he is a lift wearer.and he took this with his hand.so I mustve bent to avoid accidents in photo taking.
For starts,he is a lift wearer.and he took this with his hand.so I mustve bent to avoid accidents in photo taking.
MOI said on 11/Nov/06
Glenn isn't 5ft 8----------------Or he's ducking down A LOT
I think Simon has heels :)
Glenn isn't 5ft 8----------------Or he's ducking down A LOT
I think Simon has heels :)
MOI said on 11/Nov/06
I don't trust this because that would mean he is taller than my m8 + she's been to a show and stood beside him---- She towered over him at 5ft 7"
So my mates agreed on about 5ft 4".
I don't trust this because that would mean he is taller than my m8 + she's been to a show and stood beside him---- She towered over him at 5ft 7"
So my mates agreed on about 5ft 4".
ralph said on 10/Nov/06
5'9"?? He towers over glenn!
5'9"?? He towers over glenn!
Anonymous said on 26/Aug/06
Simon looks 5' 11" in that pic, if you consider he's leaning over a bit. A solid 3 inches on Glenn there. Real 5'9" ... maybe up to 5' 11" if wearing lifts?
Simon looks 5' 11" in that pic, if you consider he's leaning over a bit. A solid 3 inches on Glenn there. Real 5'9" ... maybe up to 5' 11" if wearing lifts?
MD said on 4/May/06
Cowell, so easily, is an smaller guy with such a noticable Napolean Complex it's not even funny. His whole character just exudes it.
Here he is with his girlfriend, Teri Seymour, who doesn't seem to have a care in the world, while Cowell is trying as hard as he can to stretch every last inch of height out of himself and his lifts, lol:
1. Click Here
I've seen few celebs try harder than he does. Even in the picture above, while not visible in this particular photo, the heels on his shoes are probably nearly 2". He also has this notorious practice of wearing longer pants to cover up heels:
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Simon, at the most, is one inch taller than Ryan Seacrest (who is 5'7"), which would also explain how Ryan can look 5'9" with lifts, and how Simon can pull of 5'10" if you give each 2" lifts.
Cowell, so easily, is an smaller guy with such a noticable Napolean Complex it's not even funny. His whole character just exudes it.
Here he is with his girlfriend, Teri Seymour, who doesn't seem to have a care in the world, while Cowell is trying as hard as he can to stretch every last inch of height out of himself and his lifts, lol:
1. Click Here
I've seen few celebs try harder than he does. Even in the picture above, while not visible in this particular photo, the heels on his shoes are probably nearly 2". He also has this notorious practice of wearing longer pants to cover up heels:
2. Click Here
Simon, at the most, is one inch taller than Ryan Seacrest (who is 5'7"), which would also explain how Ryan can look 5'9" with lifts, and how Simon can pull of 5'10" if you give each 2" lifts.
Anon said on 3/May/06
No way. He's near 5'11. Standing next to Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear he did not look 5'9
Editor Rob
No way. He's near 5'11. Standing next to Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear he did not look 5'9
Editor Rob he wears big heels and comes across as a 5ft 10er sometimes in photos...
Anonymous said on 15/Apr/06
Louie Walsh has said simon wears lifts on a chatshow with davina mccall
Louie Walsh has said simon wears lifts on a chatshow with davina mccall
Jake said on 1/Mar/06
How come he is so short next to Donald Trump in that picture bellow that has been posted at least 3 times?
Editor Rob
How come he is so short next to Donald Trump in that picture bellow that has been posted at least 3 times?
Editor Rob if you're shooting from way above the subjects and one is in front of the other, its harder to tell exactly the difference...
Jake said on 1/Mar/06
I'm not syaing he always wears THOSE shoes, I'm saying he wears either those or ones like them in many pics.
I'm not syaing he always wears THOSE shoes, I'm saying he wears either those or ones like them in many pics.
Lawrence said on 28/Feb/06
how do you know he always wears THOSE shoes in every picture Jake???
how do you know he always wears THOSE shoes in every picture Jake???
Dominic said on 28/Feb/06
How do you know that the shoes he is wearing are increasing his height? Most people say he looks most of the time to be 5'8 to 5'9. And just look at the pictures with Glenn. If he is 5'7.5 and wearing shoes to go over 5'8 he must be wearing REALLY high shoes. I dont even think they make shoes or lifts that high up.
How do you know that the shoes he is wearing are increasing his height? Most people say he looks most of the time to be 5'8 to 5'9. And just look at the pictures with Glenn. If he is 5'7.5 and wearing shoes to go over 5'8 he must be wearing REALLY high shoes. I dont even think they make shoes or lifts that high up.
Jake said on 28/Feb/06
The shoes show that he increases his height. So,some of these picture which he looks 5'9" - 5'10" are heightened a couple of inches.
The shoes show that he increases his height. So,some of these picture which he looks 5'9" - 5'10" are heightened a couple of inches.
Lawrence said on 27/Feb/06
Jake what is wrong with his shoes? Even if they give Cowell 2-3" more you still can't judge how tall he is by sitting down, so if Cowell says he is 5'9" then he is 5'9". The style of shoes he chooses to wear cannot possibly give you insight to how tall Simon is, especially when he is sitting. And nobody is standing besides him either (he is SITTING alone). Weird entry dude.
Jake what is wrong with his shoes? Even if they give Cowell 2-3" more you still can't judge how tall he is by sitting down, so if Cowell says he is 5'9" then he is 5'9". The style of shoes he chooses to wear cannot possibly give you insight to how tall Simon is, especially when he is sitting. And nobody is standing besides him either (he is SITTING alone). Weird entry dude.
Jake said on 26/Feb/06
I was talking about the shoes. I can't beleive you didn't get that.
I was talking about the shoes. I can't beleive you didn't get that.
Lawrence said on 26/Feb/06
Jake, what the hell kind of proof is in this photo. Are you out of lunch? Or are you dreaming? First off Simon is sitting down, how the hell could you judge his height with a couple of inches variations while he is sitting down in this photo and is besides know one????
This must be the most stupid Celeb Heights entry I have ever read.
Sorry dude, you don't rock!!
Jake, what the hell kind of proof is in this photo. Are you out of lunch? Or are you dreaming? First off Simon is sitting down, how the hell could you judge his height with a couple of inches variations while he is sitting down in this photo and is besides know one????
This must be the most stupid Celeb Heights entry I have ever read.
Sorry dude, you don't rock!!
Jake said on 26/Feb/06
No... Simon would never lie about his height... He is so honest...
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=51007620&cdi=0
Simon Cowell is not more than 5'8", I'd give him 5'7"-5'8", but I wouldn't even be that suprprised if he was less than that. No way 5'9".
No... Simon would never lie about his height... He is so honest...
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=51007620&cdi=0
Simon Cowell is not more than 5'8", I'd give him 5'7"-5'8", but I wouldn't even be that suprprised if he was less than that. No way 5'9".
Dominic said on 25/Feb/06
Why the hell wont you guys believe he is at the least 5'9? Just believe it! He says it so believe it. Simon would not lie about his height, he is one of the most brutally honest people there ever was.
Why the hell wont you guys believe he is at the least 5'9? Just believe it! He says it so believe it. Simon would not lie about his height, he is one of the most brutally honest people there ever was.
Daryll said on 23/Feb/06
So if Seacrest is 5'7" and Cowell is not the 2" more they give him, that means Cowell is around 5'7" so now look at that strange pic above with Simon and Glenn....Simon must be a giant if Glenn is 5'8" (taken Simon is leaning to the side also and Glenn's face and neck are straight, and surely Glenn is not on his knees or squatting down (why would he, could he afford that.)), get my drift???
So if Seacrest is 5'7" and Cowell is not the 2" more they give him, that means Cowell is around 5'7" so now look at that strange pic above with Simon and Glenn....Simon must be a giant if Glenn is 5'8" (taken Simon is leaning to the side also and Glenn's face and neck are straight, and surely Glenn is not on his knees or squatting down (why would he, could he afford that.)), get my drift???
TheMan said on 23/Feb/06
Yeah he's the max of 5,8 id love to stand next to this guy barefoot bet id tower over him actaully i know i would. He's postures quite good actually been getting better since the last x factor. On that he was appearing quite abit shorter. Seems to have had the lift training from Stallone from he's time in america.
Yeah he's the max of 5,8 id love to stand next to this guy barefoot bet id tower over him actaully i know i would. He's postures quite good actually been getting better since the last x factor. On that he was appearing quite abit shorter. Seems to have had the lift training from Stallone from he's time in america.
Dominic said on 22/Feb/06
How come you dont believe Glenn is 5"8? If he isn't 5'8 than Kurt Cobain was only 5'5, Mel Gibson is only 5'6, Jack Nicholson is only 5'7, and Tom Cruise is only 5'5.
How come you dont believe Glenn is 5"8? If he isn't 5'8 than Kurt Cobain was only 5'5, Mel Gibson is only 5'6, Jack Nicholson is only 5'7, and Tom Cruise is only 5'5.
Lawrence said on 21/Feb/06
Thanks lovely Amanda, Glenn is not 5'8" and so are his pics.
You are right Amanda Glenn must be 5'5" or 5'6" and Simon is 5'8"-5'9".
Please Glenn, if you are spreading all these photos of you aned every celeb., please put a pic on this site showing proof that you are 5'8". For example take a pic of yourself barefoot standing straight beside a straight measuring tape, and indicate 5'8", this will make people more positive towards your claims. Thanks.
Thanks lovely Amanda, Glenn is not 5'8" and so are his pics.
You are right Amanda Glenn must be 5'5" or 5'6" and Simon is 5'8"-5'9".
Please Glenn, if you are spreading all these photos of you aned every celeb., please put a pic on this site showing proof that you are 5'8". For example take a pic of yourself barefoot standing straight beside a straight measuring tape, and indicate 5'8", this will make people more positive towards your claims. Thanks.
Bowes/McDougall said on 9/Feb/06
Simon looks 5'11"+ in the above pic. The granny on the show said he looked short. Since when is 5'11 short?
Simon looks 5'11"+ in the above pic. The granny on the show said he looked short. Since when is 5'11 short?
Glenn said on 7/Feb/06
yeah Im 5-4.
yeah Im 5-4.
Viper652 said on 6/Feb/06
Glenn looks 5-8 in these pics to me, and Im skeptical as hell.
Glenn looks 5-8 in these pics to me, and Im skeptical as hell.
Amanda said on 5/Feb/06
Glenn is NOT 5' 8". Even Shakira is taller than he is when she's in heels. I think Glenn is 5' 5" and Simon is 5' 8"-5' 9".
Glenn is NOT 5' 8". Even Shakira is taller than he is when she's in heels. I think Glenn is 5' 5" and Simon is 5' 8"-5' 9".
Asi9 said on 24/Jan/06
Saw Cowell on the Leno show the other night as he stood next to Jay [and embraced him] he appeared at least a couple inches shorter than Jay Leno [who is reported as 5'11"]. Cowell was wearing shoes with an obvious, at least, 2 inch heel [don't know about the possibility of concealed lifts]. If Jay's reported height is acurate at 5'11", then Cowell cannot be any more than 5'8" [given that Leno might have been wearing a standard 1 inch heel].
Saw Cowell on the Leno show the other night as he stood next to Jay [and embraced him] he appeared at least a couple inches shorter than Jay Leno [who is reported as 5'11"]. Cowell was wearing shoes with an obvious, at least, 2 inch heel [don't know about the possibility of concealed lifts]. If Jay's reported height is acurate at 5'11", then Cowell cannot be any more than 5'8" [given that Leno might have been wearing a standard 1 inch heel].
Glenn said on 23/Jan/06
he looked 5-10.
he looked 5-10.
Jake said on 23/Jan/06
I can't say for certain, but the way simon is leaning almost looks like he's on his toes...
(He looks at least 5'9" if not 5'9.5"-5'10" and he says hes 5'9". I'm 99.9% sure Simon would not short change himself - I say he is wearing lifts.)
I can't say for certain, but the way simon is leaning almost looks like he's on his toes...
(He looks at least 5'9" if not 5'9.5"-5'10" and he says hes 5'9". I'm 99.9% sure Simon would not short change himself - I say he is wearing lifts.)
glow said on 23/Jan/06
Well in that pic he seems to have about 1.5-2 inches on Glenn... but I'm guessing that's thanks to his handy dandy lifts, lol.
Well in that pic he seems to have about 1.5-2 inches on Glenn... but I'm guessing that's thanks to his handy dandy lifts, lol.
MD said on 22/Jan/06
Taking into account Cowell's lifts (from which he can never separated. lol) I'd say he's 5'8" at the very most. If there is no other celebrity that wears lifts, it is Simon Cowell. He's got to have one of the biggest Napolean Complexes out there.
Taking into account Cowell's lifts (from which he can never separated. lol) I'd say he's 5'8" at the very most. If there is no other celebrity that wears lifts, it is Simon Cowell. He's got to have one of the biggest Napolean Complexes out there.
TheMan said on 19/Jan/06
Rob dude this guy should be taken down to atleast 5,8 he's simply not even 5,9 to be honest im pretty sure he's 5,7.
Rob dude this guy should be taken down to atleast 5,8 he's simply not even 5,9 to be honest im pretty sure he's 5,7.
MD said on 19/Jan/06
Simon is at least 5'8"-5'9" with his special boots on.
Simon is at least 5'8"-5'9" with his special boots on.
Karolina Kurkova said on 19/Jan/06
So james if your saying you've seen Cowell with shoes (or lifts) at 5.7 then e could be at 5.4-5.5???? so what that makes Ryan Seacrest???
So james if your saying you've seen Cowell with shoes (or lifts) at 5.7 then e could be at 5.4-5.5???? so what that makes Ryan Seacrest???
TheMan said on 2/Jan/06
Lol he's 5,7 and struggling with that IMO.
Lol he's 5,7 and struggling with that IMO.
katie said on 1/Jan/06
i cant find louis walsh's height and i need to know for tomorrow
i cant find louis walsh's height and i need to know for tomorrow
James said on 30/Dec/05
I saw Simon last Christmas in Harrods at the watch counter. Im 5'9 and would say he is 5'7 max with shoes on
I saw Simon last Christmas in Harrods at the watch counter. Im 5'9 and would say he is 5'7 max with shoes on
John said on 1/Dec/05
Louis Walsh has confirmed that Simon wears lifts in his shoes, and also dyes his hair and uses spray-on tans.
Louis Walsh has confirmed that Simon wears lifts in his shoes, and also dyes his hair and uses spray-on tans.
CoolJ said on 25/Nov/05
"ABOUT 5ft 9" Which means.. not quite...
"ABOUT 5ft 9" Which means.. not quite...
CelebHeights Editor said on 25/Nov/05
Found a quote from Simon in a 2002 edition of Mirror newspaper:
"I'm somewhere between 11 and 12 stone, I'm about 5ft 9ins. I know because my trousers are too big for me!"
Found a quote from Simon in a 2002 edition of Mirror newspaper:
"I'm somewhere between 11 and 12 stone, I'm about 5ft 9ins. I know because my trousers are too big for me!"
Matt said on 23/Oct/05
If Simon Cowell is 5'9", then I'm a Dutchman!
He definitely wears lifts. Kate Thornton joked about it a couple of times. And he seems no taller than Ant or Dec. Without the lifts I'd put him at 5'7", tops.
If Simon Cowell is 5'9", then I'm a Dutchman!
He definitely wears lifts. Kate Thornton joked about it a couple of times. And he seems no taller than Ant or Dec. Without the lifts I'd put him at 5'7", tops.
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