They had a tumultuous on-again-off-again relationship for more than two decades.
Sinitta, who used to date Simon Cowell, is writing a revealing book about her life, including details of their relationship.
At the Rainbow Honours, 62-year-old actor Ricky Grover – known for his role in ‘So Macho’ – hinted at hidden personal struggles, telling the Daily Mail, ‘There’s a lot going on in my life that people don’t know about.’
She playfully said Simon would be pleased, as long as the book focused on his good looks, charisma, and intelligence. However, she clarified it would be her story, not his.
Sinitta stated that the individuals mentioned in her autobiography, “Who Put the Sin in Sinitta,” won’t be given a heads-up about its contents. She explained, ‘I’m not sharing what I’ve written with anyone beforehand.’
The singer and the music executive, both 66, first became a couple in the 1980s. Their relationship was known for starting and stopping, and it began when she joined Fanfare Records, a label Cowell used to work with.
She admitted that a part of their romantic connection always remained, even though they each dated other people over the many years they knew each other.
Sinitta wed Andy Willner in 2002, but later shared on the Suddenly Single podcast that he was a genuinely good person.
Initially, it started as a way to get back at someone, but it unexpectedly grew into a real relationship. However, throughout that time, it was clear there were still unresolved feelings for Simon.
It’s like saying, ‘If he does that, then I’ll date someone famous like Brad Pitt or a model!’ But deep down, we always believe we’ll end up together once we’ve calmed down.
The singer of “So Macho,” who was in a relationship with the actor from 1986 to 1988, explained that while she was willing to move on, her pride made her want to quickly start another relationship to prove she wasn’t overly attached.
Their romantic connection truly ended when Simon Cowell had a son, Eric, with his partner Lauren Silverman. He then asked Sinitta to be Eric’s godmother, solidifying the change in their relationship.
2026-07-20 13:57