Celeb mag OK! paid a fortune for exclusive rights to publish photos of the nuptials, thinking Simon would be the star attraction.
But he refused to cut short a holiday in Barbados, leaving Piers Morgan the only co-star at the do.
Amanda, 37, wed music executive Chris Hughes, 33, at posh Babington House, Somerset, just before Christmas.
A source said OK! was "desperate" for Simon to be there.
But a pal of the tycoon said: "He's not a fan of formality or pictures. It was nothing personal against Amanda."
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This article has 8 comments
omg wht is ur problem with amanda ??
By laura. Posted mai 26 2009 at 12:42 AM.
Nice one Simon, I alway knew you were an honest guy!!!
By A. Posted janvier 11 2009 at 1:21 AM.
It looks like Ok Mag only wanted to photo Cowell, and not your wedding. You are better off without the pair of them.
By stephen may. Posted janvier 5 2009 at 9:49 AM.
After the way she humiliated Les Dennis she deserves all the bad luck going - what goes around comes around (and boy has she been around!!!)
By fedupwithbeingtakenforaride. Posted janvier 4 2009 at 9:27 PM.
another anthea turner wedding farce he can go to her next wedding in about 2 years i guess
By c may . Posted janvier 4 2009 at 11:00 AM.
i cant stand Amanda anyway i wish he would fire her of brit has talent!
By playboyfan. Posted janvier 4 2009 at 11:12 AM.
Aww, diddums.
By Nancy. Posted janvier 4 2009 at 11:47 AM.
Simon had the good sense to stay away.
By lisa. Posted janvier 4 2009 at 7:41 AM.