Simon Cowell has claimed there is “life on another planet” after a bizarre ‘close encounter’ over his garden.
The Britain’s Got Talent and X Factor judge was left stunned after spotting a mysterious object streaking across the sky above his home.
The 66-year-old grabbed his camera to capture the strange markings left overhead during the spooky sighting.
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The incident happened at Cowell’s private home in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday (7 Apr), as reported by What’s The Jam.
Simon said: “I think I have just had a close encounter.
“Ok, there is life on another planet and here is proof.
“I am in our garden.
“It’s landing.
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“Ok, we’re the first to see it.
“That is unbelievable.”
Footage shows a looping smoke trail in the sky above the TV star’s home.
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Cowell looks on in amazement alongside his 12-year-old son Eric and fiancée Lauren Silverman, as they speculate about what it could be.

The clip racked up more than 16,000 likes, with viewers left stunned – though some suggested a more down-to-earth explanation.
One person said: “Oh wow, this is pretty.”

Another user commented: “Golden buzzer.”
One viewer said: “They are out there.”
But others were sceptical, with one person writing: “That’s called too much wine.”

Another said: “If you looked up at 7:50pm you would have seen the whole thing. Pretty cool. SpaceX rocket.”
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