Simon Cowell will receive the “Special Award” at next months BAFTA Awards.

The music mogul has won the accolade for producing brilliant entertainment shows in the industry, and “re-inventing Saturday night family entertainment” with the likes of The X Factor.

“The Academy is delighted to be presenting Simon Cowell with this ‘Special Award’,” said Chair of the BAFTA TV committee John Willis.

“Over the past few years he has not only helped change the entertainment landscape but has re-invented Saturday night family entertainment.”

“His shows enable exciting new talent to shine and are the most talked-about programmes on British television. He is quite simply one of the most brilliant entertainment producers of our time.”

Last week it was revealed that Simon Cowell is to receive a knighthood from the Queen.

The Philips British Academy Television Awards takes place on June 6th.

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