Simon Cowell's snake oil tomato baths

Jun 17, 2007, 11:00 GMT

09/19/2004 - Simon Cowell - © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

Simon Cowell bathes in cherry tomatoes and sparkling water to stay looking young.

The vain 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'American Idol' judge reportedly believes the concoction will preserve his youth.

A source told the National Enquirer: "Simon orders Italian cherry tomatoes to be flown in from Europe and pulps them in a bucket.

"He pours them into a bath filled with Perrier water and soaks for hours.

"He calls it 'Tomate Cerise'. He believes the tomato enzymes eradicate age spots, keep the skin looking young and even boost the metabolism."

However, Simon's Los Angeles housekeepers are allegedly fed up with cleaning up after what they call his "tomato soup" baths.

Fellow 'Britain's Got Talent' judge Amanda Holden recently revealed the image-conscious music producer worships his hairdryer.

She said: "Simon has this little routine before every show, with his hairdryer, but it's pointless - he looks exactly the same afterwards.

"I can only assume it has become some sort of ritual. Just as Madonna prays before a performance, Simon worships at the altar of his hairdryer.

"He likes to be reassured that he looks good and we always tell him it does. He's always checking his appearance. His hair never moves. Maybe he should grow it slightly, so it looks less military."

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