X Factor’s Robbie Williams dressed up as Simon Cowell for Fright Night – and viewers LOVED it
“I thought: 'What is it that gives everyone around the world complete nightmares?' And this was it!”
Although some have said he’s mellowed in recent years, Simon Cowell is still a terrifying character to some people. People like Robbie Williams, for example.
At least, that’s what we can gather after Williams decided to dress up as The X Factor head judge for the ITV competition’s Fright Night.
Introduced as “Robbie Cowell” by host Dermot O’Leary, Williams strolled on stage wearing a Cowell-style wig, large sunglasses and a scarily unbuttoned shirt.
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“I thought: 'What is it that gives everyone around the world complete nightmares?' And this was it!” Williams soon explained.
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However, rather than being terrified, viewers at home were in hysterics…
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Although the outfit was so good, it caught out some...
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Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your viewpoint) we won't be seeing more of Robbie Cowell tomorrow: Williams is leaving the judging panel as he travels to South America to perform to crowds in Santiago. Nile Rodgers will be taking his place.