Robert Pattinson may be the next American Idol if Simon Cowell has his way. Will the hunky vamp put his musical talent in Cowell’s hands?
Add Simon Cowell to the throngs of screaming teenage girls that count themselves on Team Edward. Cowell has reportedly offered the Twilight star a “blank check,” alleges TMZ, if Pattinson will sign on with his record label, Syco Records. Syco represents artists who win his various talent competitions, such as America’s Got Talent and X Factor.
Pattinson has reportedly been reluctant to engage with Cowell because of his association with pop music. “Robert is reluctant to be turned into a pop star – and takes his music very seriously,” a source told the UK Sun. “He is a bit wary of signing up with Cowell who is, of course, associated with X Factor and pop.” Besides singing, Pattinson has also played piano from age 3 and guitar since age 12. He even sang for some of the original Twilight soundtrack.
But could Pattinson be wary for another reason? Simon Cowell is a man of strong opinions, as illustrated on American Idol, and some people with no accountability to Cowell feel compelled to take his advice. Intimidating head chef Gordon Ramsay of Hell’s Kitchen got fillers in his laugh lines at Cowell’s urging–or heckling–against his own mother’s advice. “My mother said they were smile lines. I could deal with that at 21, but not 42,” Ramsay told the BBC. “Simon Cowell suggested now I’m a success in America, I should do something.”
And, an X Factor contestant got a complete makeover after a stinging critique of her look during her audition. Cowell told Katrina Lee, “I wish I could put your voice in another body.” So, she did, embarking on a total body makeover that included liposuction, facial laser surgery, dental surgery, intense exercise and a new hair color.
While it’s true that Simon Fuller, Cowell’s business partner, is involved in Pattinson’s upcoming Bel Ami project, that seems to be the only verifiable association.
So, whether the offer is simply a Sun legend or he doesn’t need anyone else’s two-cents on his career, or wants to protect his music is unknown, but he is not accepting Cowell’s offer for now.
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