Simons engagement was a surprise to many

Simon went from bachelor to betrothed before most people knew he was even dating his fiancee, Mezhgan Hussainy. Just how did this happen? According to recording artist Sinitta, one of Cowell’s friends, Hussainy patiently waited for the “American Idol” judge to come around.then “I met (Hussainy) quite a few years ago when she was first his makeup artist on ‘American Idol,’ ” Sinitta told Life & Style.