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HIS wardrobe may not have changed in the last 20 years, but the same can’t be said for his face.

Simon Cowell, 64, joined Ant and Dec on Saturday Night Takeaway, and was mocked by comedian Stephen Merchant for his appearance.

Simon Cowell's face was mocked by Stephen Merchant on Saturday Night Takeaway
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Simon Cowell's face was mocked by Stephen Merchant on Saturday Night TakeawayCredit: ITV
He looks a world away from how he did in 1994
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He looks a world away from how he did in 1994Credit: Getty

Asked if he had enjoyed watching the presenting duo prank Simon, Stephen pretended to do an impression of the Britain's Got Talent judge – saying: “I didn’t like it, I loved it.”

He then added: “It’s my Cowell impression but it’s not very convincing because my face moved.”

The audience audibly gasped at his comment, and even Ant looked visibly gobsmacked - but viewers at home were quick to pile in, with one writing on X: "I was shocked to see Simon Cowell on TV last night. What on Earth has he done to his face?"

Simon has lost four stone in recent years after a lifestyle overhaul that saw him embark on a health and fitness regime.

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The reality TV judge has admitted he used to binge on sausage rolls, burgers, and jam tarts made by his personal chefs.

However, since ditching his unhealthy lifestyle after suffering a fall at his London home in 2017 he has dropped four waist sizes.

Simon has previously admitted to using Botox and fillers - but has always insisted he's never had a facelift.

He told The Sun: "There was a phase where everyone was having their faces pumped full of this and the other.

“I saw a picture of me from ‘before’ the other day, and didn't recognise it as me first of all.”

However, in April 2022, he claimed he decided to finally stop using the injectables when his son Eric, eight, was “in hysterics” at his face.

Saturday Night Takeaway star takes brutal swipe at Simon Cowell's face,

“Enough was enough," Simon insisted. "There is no filler in my face at all now. Zero."

We look at Simon’s changing face over the years…

2001

Simon looked fresh-faced when he launched reality show Pop Idol
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Simon looked fresh-faced when he launched reality show Pop IdolCredit: Rex Features

2012

By 2012, he was a huge name and admitted to being a lover of filler and Botox
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By 2012, he was a huge name and admitted to being a lover of filler and BotoxCredit: Getty - Contributor

2016

He also had his teeth whitened and looked very LA, having lived out there
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He also had his teeth whitened and looked very LA, having lived out thereCredit: Syco Music

July 2019

After suffering a fall and ending up in hospital, Simon started to overhaul his lifestyle
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After suffering a fall and ending up in hospital, Simon started to overhaul his lifestyleCredit: Splash News

August 2019

Simon turned to veganism and lost a stone and a half in weight
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Simon turned to veganism and lost a stone and a half in weightCredit: Splash News

February 2020

Simon showcased his weight loss at the America's Got Talent Champions launch
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Simon showcased his weight loss at the America's Got Talent Champions launchCredit: Splash

March 2020

Simon was seen wearing his glasses rather than contact lenses in 2020
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Simon was seen wearing his glasses rather than contact lenses in 2020Credit: Splash

2021

Simon broke his back in a bike accident in August 2020, but looked much healthier
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Simon broke his back in a bike accident in August 2020, but looked much healthierCredit: Getty

June 2022

Simon said he's stopped using Botox or injectables due to son Eric's reaction to his face
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Simon said he's stopped using Botox or injectables due to son Eric's reaction to his faceCredit: NBC

December 2022

Simon Cowell looked very different in a video launching Britain's Got Talent
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Simon Cowell looked very different in a video launching Britain's Got Talent
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