On a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, television personalities Simon Cowell and Ellen Degeneres played a fun and challenging game called “Simon Says.” Known for his brutally honest opinions, Simon’s put-downs have become infamous. In this game, Simon and Ellen took turns reading a list of insults, and the contestant had to determine whether Simon actually said it or if it was made up by the show’s writers.
The game started off with a bang as Simon bantered with the contestant, Christie, in good spirits. The insults flew as Simon remarked, “I would ban you from singing in the shower,” to which Christie correctly responded, “Simon says.” It wasn’t long before Simon’s signature wit came through when he declared, “The only decent thing about that audition was the end.” Christie confidently shouted, “Simon says,” showing off her knowledge of Simon’s reputation.
The banter continued as Simon joked about Christie auditioning for American Idiot and even compared her singing to dogs playing poker. With quick responses, Christie nailed each round, impressing both Simon and Ellen with her knowledge of Simon’s famous words.
Another brave contestant, Stacy, stepped up to the challenge. As a business manager from Florida, Stacy had traveled a long way to see Simon in person. She got her chance to play “Simon Says” and proved herself just as adept as Christie. When Simon insulted Stacy’s singing abilities, she effortlessly responded with “Simon says” and laughed along with him.
Throughout the game, Simon’s witty comebacks and sarcastic remarks had the audience in stitches. It was clear that Simon’s brutal honesty was matched with a good sense of humor. The contestants, Christie and Stacy, handled Simon’s jabs with grace and impressed all with their knowledge of the judge’s put-downs.
As the game came to an end, Ellen thanked Simon for being part of the show. Simon expressed his pleasure at being there and complimented the contestants on their performance. However, he couldn’t resist slipping in one final quip, saying he loved their sweater but not their shoes.
“Simon Says” on The Ellen Degeneres Show proved to be an entertaining segment, showcasing Simon Cowell‘s quick wit and the contestants’ ability to guess his infamous put-downs. The game was filled with laughter, banter, and surprising knowledge of Simon’s cutting comments. It was a reminder of why The Ellen Degeneres Show and talk shows like it continue to captivate audiences year after year.
Catch The Ellen Degeneres Show on Tuesdays at 8:00 PM and Wednesdays at 8:30 PM on Fox.
Originally aired on February 11, 2004
