And when the Britain’s got Talent judge appeared on BBC Radio 2 presenter Ken Bruce’s show, the 57-year-old opened up about the Fast Love chart topper."You always remember where you were when you heard the news and I was on holiday,” Simon told the presenter.He continued: "I was so upset because I've met George a couple of times."I found him to be really kind, genuine.

He's actually a sweetheart," the former Baywatch star explained. I think he's really cool." PHOTOS: Rockstar romances Electra ended her four-year engagement with Robert Patterson earlier this year, and Cowell ended his two-year engagement with makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy also earlier this year.He was an amazing person and he was one of the best songwriters ever."Speaking on the radio show, The X Factor founder selected George’s hit One More Try as one of his favourite songs.He revealed his decision was a “toss-up” between the number one single from album Faith and Praying for Time but picked the former as he said it “just typifies” George.The music mogul admitted he was “so upset” when he heard the news of the Wham!frontman’s passing as he had met the star a couple of times.