Simon Cowell has not got an O.B.E, M.B.E, C.B.E or a knighthood.
Leaving aside what you might think of his television output...don't you think it's odd that he doesn't have *anything* after his name?
Even if you think his shows are complete toilet - he's made a shed load of money for the UK in terms of acts he's promoted*...so don't you think he deserves something?
*Yes, I know, we have him to blame for One Direction, but that's not 100% his fault.
You may have a point. But I'd tend to look at it from a different viewpoint. It's more odd honours are handed out simply for getting some success in the entertainment industry.
I've heard of him. He must have a lot of money after his name at the top of his bank statements. Don't remember him doing anything to serve/profit the country.
Awards, like the ones you mentioned should be reserved for people that have gone beyond the call of duty in the execution of their jobs. Like Firemen, Life Boats staff, etc ,etc, not self-serving members of the entertainment profession.
The rot set in when the Beatles were awarded their gongs.