Simon Cowell Talks 'X Factor' Musical 'I Can't Sing' Closing, Admits 'It Didn't Work' | HuffPost

Simon Says 'X Factor' Musical 'Didn't Work'

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Simon Cowell has spoken for the first time about the early closure of the ‘X Factor’ musical ‘I Can’t Sing’.

It was reported last month that after poor ticket sales and a mixed reception from critics, the musical - which starred former 'EastEnders' actor Nigel Harman and 'Hebburn' star Victoria Elliot - would be closing down just two months after opening its doors, with the final performance taking place on Saturday night (May 10).

Simon Cowell with girlfriend Lauren Silverman at the 'I Can't Sing' launch

Simon has now admitted the musical, penned by comedian Harry Hill, wasn’t all he’d hoped for, telling Digital Spy: “We took a punt and it didn't work out. If I could do things different, I would have gone to local theatres and built up a following.

“We went in too big a theatre - it's the biggest theatre in the West End.”

Meanwhile, the show’s leading lady Cynthia Erivo has confessed that although she is sad that the production is coming to a premature end, she’s happy with the cast’s performance and doesn’t feel like there was anything they could have done differently to salvage the show.

Simon with cast members Nigel Harman and Cynthia Eviro

She also told Digital Spy: “I can only say that from where I'm standing, people have enjoyed it, and it's just about getting people in, that's all it is. We on the stage couldn't do anything more than what we were doing.

“It's natural to be upset when you've enjoyed something so much, and we're all powering through until the end of the week to make sure that everyone has as good a time as we've had in the production.”

It was previously reported that a top West End producer was hoping to revamp the show... with a little help from Jedward.

'I Can't Sing' Opening Night: Red Carpet Arrivals

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Carol Vorderman arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Amanda Holden attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Simon Cowell and Harry Hill arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Jessica Wright arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Kate Garraway arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Caroline Flack arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Caroline Flack arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Ashley Roberts arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Union J arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Jamelia arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Stacey Soloman arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Christopher Biggins and Cilla Black arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Jessica Wright and Mark Wright arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Pete Waterman arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Myleene Klass arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Sinitta arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Terry Wogan and wife arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Rylan Clark and boyfriend arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Matt Richardsonattending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Lizzie Cundy attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Russell Kane and Lyndsey Cole attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Harry Hill and Steve Brown attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Joanna Page (left) and James Thornton attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Gok Wan attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Ronnie Corbett attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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David Walliams attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Kate Beckinsale attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Sinitta and Louis Walsh attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Sinitta attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Matt Cardle attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Lorraine Kelly attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Harry Hill (left), Sean Foley (centre) and Steve Brown attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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