Celebrity | Simon Cowell Simon Isn't Planning to Freeze Himself After All American Idol judge was joking, rep says By Will McCahill Posted Feb 25, 2009 1:54 PM CST Copied In this 2008 file photo, "American Idol" judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson arrive at a promotional event. (AP Photo) Ever the cool cat, Simon Cowell now says he was just kidding recently when he informed Britain’s prime minister he’d like to be frozen after his death, a rep for the American Idol judge tells the Mirror. The 49-year-old reportedly told Gordon Brown “I’d be doing the nation a service” by preserving himself for posterity. Read These Next Trump says Iran has sent the US a 'very big present.' Air Canada's CEO is in hot water for his post-crash remarks. Moms, this is not how to handle someone bullying your child. Iran thumbs its nose at America's 15-point proposal. Report an error