Simon Cowell has announced that he is planning a charity single in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire to raise money for those affected.
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a fire ripped through the Grenfell Tower block in North Kensington taking the lives of 17 residents and destroying hundreds of people’s homes. Following the tragic events, the music mogul took to Twitter to state he was “making calls” for the charity single.
He wrote: “I am watching footage of the Grenfell Tower fire in London. Heartbreaking.”
In a second tweet, he said: “We hope to confirm a record tomorrow which will raise some money for the many people affected by the tragedy. Making calls tonight.”
See the full tweets below.
I am watching the footage of the Grenfell Tower fire in London. Heartbreaking.
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) June 15, 2017
We hope to confirm a record tomorrow which will raise some money for the many people affected by this tragedy. Making calls tonight.
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) June 15, 2017
Although the X Factor boss’ gesture was one of kindness, many of the general public are not so convinced. Voicing their opinions on Twitter, many have slated Cowell for his plans.
It appears many of the public are questioning why the head of Syco is not directly donating funds and that his motivation is solely for the public to buy a charity single.
I love how “celebrities” are trying to make grenfell tower fire all about themselves. Simon Cowell to release a single. What a tw@t
— Pie n Mash Squad (@hostileholly5w) 16 June 2017
Do people really need a gimmick charity song for the victims by Simon Cowell?. What is needed is cash donations by the wealthy people.
— AL48 (@AL48C) 16 June 2017
Dont make a song and expect the public to buy it.Get Simon Cowell to give some of his £350m wealth to the victims.He wouldnt miss £10m
— Walcott Why? (@FuriousTyson) 16 June 2017
Simon Cowell wants to release a charity record to help #Grenfell victims. Why doesn’t he chuck a million in the charity fund?
— Steve H (@bandit4470) 16 June 2017
Following the devastating events on Wednesday, Adele made an appearance at the Grenfell Tower to comfort those affected by the blaze. Read more about Adele’s visit to the North Kensington block here.
