Simon's a real cash Cowell

SIMON Cowell saw his fortune rise by more than £40 million – leapfrogging the Beckhams, a new rich list reveals.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Apr 2010, 11:10 BST

Updated 23rd Apr 2010, 11:58 BST

The X Factor pop mogul is now estimated to be worth 165m.

David and Victoria Beckham are now said to be worth 145m, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2010.