Here's a breakdown of his most prominent shows:
Major Franchises:
* Pop Idol: The original show that launched Cowell's career as a judge.
* American Idol: The US version of Pop Idol, which he was involved with for many years.
* The X Factor: Cowell created this global talent show franchise, and has been a judge on several versions.
* Britain's Got Talent: A British talent show where Cowell has been a judge since its inception.
* Got Talent (Worldwide): This franchise spans multiple countries and includes shows like America's Got Talent, Australia's Got Talent, and many more.
Other Shows:
* The X Factor USA: This is a separate series from the UK version, which Cowell also judged.
* The X Factor Celebrity: A celebrity version of the X Factor.
* America's Got Talent: The Champions: A spinoff featuring past winners and finalists from the Got Talent franchise.
* La Banda: A Spanish-language singing competition.
* Walk the Line: A new music competition show where contestants battle for a $1 million prize.
* The World's Best: A talent show featuring acts from all over the world.
* The Greatest Dancer: A British dance competition show that Cowell produced.
* The Fan: A singing competition show that features viewers voting for their favorite artists.
* Red or Black?: A game show where contestants try to win money by making choices.
Beyond Television:
* Syco Entertainment: Cowell's company, Syco Entertainment, produces a wide range of television shows, films, and music projects.
Getting an exact count is difficult: Cowell is constantly involved in new projects, and some shows have multiple seasons.
It's safe to say that Simon Cowell has featured in dozens, if not hundreds of television shows.