Once a Saturday night TV staple and a constant presence in the headlines, Simon Cowell’s career has apparently taken a new turn.

During the prime days of The X Factor, when the show commanded an audience of over 14 million viewers, Simon Cowell could be seen dining with celebrities and being followed by paparazzi.

He was well-known to have been close with big names in the entertainment and media spheres, inviting them to his London mansion for dinners and even

However, the 63-year-old has recently sold his $57 million residence in London and has moved to the countryside, in an apparent transition towards stepping back from the entertainment industry.