Simon Cowell admits to spying on his neighbors

Simon Cowell has admitted to spying on his Beverly Hills neighbors.

The American Idol judge, 48, confessed to having a telescope installed in his kitchen so that he can “keep an eye on what is happening”.

The telescope, which Cowell installed after becoming obsessed with ‘10′, Dudley Moore’s classic film comedy, is pointing out of the floor-toceiling windows of the Hollywood Hills mansion he shares with girlfriend Terri Seymour.

Simon – who has the likes of Britney Spears, Leonardo DiCaprio, John Travolta and Christina Aguilera as neighbors – has focused his lens on the sprawling gardens of the mansions surrounding his plush pad.

Simon said: “I saw that Dudley Moore film and it was great.

“Afterwards, I got a telescope installed in my kitchen so I can spy on people.

“I look out over the Hollywood Hills into my neighbors’ gardens. It’s an amazing view.

“It isn’t powerful enough to see into their homes – so you can’t see them in the shower – but you can see into their gardens.

“It’s great fun. I just like to keep an eye on what is happening.”