Simon Cowell’s rep is responding to reports about the “American Idol” host’s love life. Max Clifford tells People.com that he cannot confirm whether or not Cowell, 50, is engaged to 36-year-old makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy (Misch-GON Hu-SANY). Clifford says, quote, “I see it being reported everywhere, but when I asked him last Wednesday…his answer was, ‘Max, I’m not engaged.’ That was last Wednesday.” When Clifford asked his client if he may be headed down the aisle this year, his reply was simply, “Who knows?” Clifford also explains that Cowell and Hussainy have known each other for years and have been dating for the past year. He says, quote, “They are very suited. She is someone who is independent and says what she thinks and feels, and he likes that. He’s probably the happiest I have ever known him in the nine years I’ve been working with him.”
Allison Iraheta To Perform On Thursday’s “Idol”
(Undated) — Season eight “American Idol” finalist Allison Iraheta will be returning to the show this week. According to MTV News, the rocker will perform her latest single, “Scars,” during Thursday’s broadcast. It will be Iraheta’s first performance on the “Idol” stage since she was eliminated in fourth place last spring. “Scars” is featured on Iraheta’s debut album, “Just Like You.” The record arrived last December, peaking at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart. Last week it was announced that season eight champion Kris Allen will be performing during Thursday’s show. He will also be showing footage of his recent trip to Haiti.
“American Idol” announced it final 24 contestants last week. The remaining 12 women will perform on Tuesday, while the men will take the stage Wednesday. On Thursday, two men and two women will be sent home. “American Idol” airs at 8 p.m. Eastern all week on Fox.
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