Terri Seymour

British television host and actress Terri Seymour is the former girlfriend of American Idol judge Simon Cowell.Perez Hilton: Single Simon Seymour can be seen as a correspondent for the entertainment news show Extra.

Seymour filed for a restraining order on May 27, 2009, after allegedly being attacked by a woman named Janice Thibodeaux following the American Idol finale on May 19th. Seymour states that she fears Thibodeaux "will again assault and further harass" her.TMZ: Terri Seymour Wants Massive Protection (May 27, 2009) On June 16, 2009, Seymour was granted a permanent restraining order preventing Thibodeaux from coming within 100 yards of her for the next three years.TMZ: Terri Seymour Gets the Protection She Needs (June 16, 2009)

Seymour was reportedly assaulted on May 19, 2009, after attending the finale of American Idol. The suspect, Janice Thibodeaux, was arrested and booked on felony battery after she allegedly asked Seymour if she was Cowell's girlfriend and attempted to choke her. She is being held on $52,700 bail.TMZ: Simon Cowell's Ex Attacked (May 20, 2009) She was charged with battery and assault on May 21, 2009, and pleaded "not guilty" to the charges.TMZ: Terri Seymour's Alleged Attacker Charged (May 21, 2009) Seymour filed for a restraining order against her attacker on May 27th, stating that she fears Thibodeaux "will again assault and further harass" her.TMZ: Terri Seymour Wants Massive Protection (May 27, 2009)

Ex-boyfriend Cowell, who is reportedly considering leaving American Idol because of his extremely busy schedule, admits in mid April of 2009, that he hasn't had time to date since his split with Seymour. He stated that he is "enjoying hanging out with friends."Daily News: Is Simon Cowell planning to leave 'American Idol'? (April 13, 2009)

• 2000-2001: Wheel of Fortune as Co-host
• 2000: In the Beginning as Eve
• 2002: 24 Hour Party People as Wheel of Fortune co-host
• 2004: The Xtra Factor as Presenter
• 2006: The Tyra Banks Show
• 2006: Material Girls as Extra reporter
• 2006: BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards as Presenter
• 2007: E! True Hollywood Story
• 2008: Extra as Correspondent

1. English television personality and producer
2. Full Name: Simon Philip Cowell
3. Born: October 7, 1959
4. Birthplace: Brighton, England
5. Grew up in Elstree, England
6. Dropped out of school at age 15
7. Started in the mail room at EMI Records
8. Judge on American Idol, The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent
9. Owns the television production company Syco
10. Autobiography: I Don't Mean to be Rude, but...
11. Admitted to using Botox