Simon Cowell receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame at glitzy ceremony surrounded by his family and protégées

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Simon Cowell has received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at a glitzy ceremony surrounded by his talent show protégées and family.

The music mogul, 58, was joined by his partner Lauren Silverman, their son Eric, 4, as well as celebrities whose careers he helped to launch.

Stars including Leona Lewis and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson joined Cowell for the glamorous event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Cowell described receiving the star as “surreal” as he was pictured at its unveiling as he recounted the first time he stepped out in Hollywood.

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Speaking at the star-studded event, the celebrity television host said: "I was a massive fan of American television, American movies, when I was growing up.

Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell and Mel B at the glitzy event in Los Angeles
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“I remember the first time I came to Hollywood, a long time ago and thinking it was the most magical place. And now I'm looking down at this, it's so surreal."

Among other stars to join Cowell for the milestone ceremony was singer Kelly Clarkson and America's Got Talent judges Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel.

Kelly Clarkson speaks as Simon Cowell, left, is honoured with a star on the walk of fame
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Cowell rose to fame in 2001 when he sat on the judging panel of trailblazing reality show Pop Idol before bringing the franchise to the US in 2002.

The show ran for 15 series before coming to a close in 2015 when it was replaced with X Factor US.

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