Simon Cowell admits his reaction to Susan Boyle's BGT audition was 'disgusting' The music mogul has reflected on the infamous 2009 audition that transformed Susan Boyle into a global star, admitting the judging panel's behaviour left them looking "horrible" when the episode 10 May 2026 Simon Cowell has admitted he, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan looked "awful" and "horrible" during Susan Boyle's first audition on Britain's Got Talent.