Cowell has earned a staggering￡ 86million from his television work in the last two years alone, according to American financial bible Forbes.

　　根据福布斯的统计，Simon在过去两年间，通过电视节目赚到了八千六百万英镑。

　　He has jumped 40 places in the Rich List to become the 398th wealthiest man in Britain – and he will next week announce another three-year, ￡20million deal with ITV.

　　在英国的富人榜单上，他上升了40个位次，成为第398名最富有的人。下星期他还要和ITV签一个能赚两千万英镑、为期三年的合约。