Kurt Nilsen

format_quote I can't imagine what it feels like for Simon to get up every morning, knowing he has to criticize people for publicity. He doesn't care about anyone else as long as he gets all the attention.

stars  He and the second winner of Norwegian Idol, Kjartan Salvesen are left-handed. Both are also expecting babies at the start of 2006 with their girlfriends.

stars  Left his band Fenrik Lane.

stars  Broke up with girlfriend since 1994, Kristine Jacobsen. They were never married, but they had two children together. (January 2005)

stars  On January 17th 2004 he and his finacée suffered a minor neck injuries when a car they were sitting in was involved in a chain collision in Sandviken, Norway.

stars  After winning World Idol he flew home to the seaside city of Bergen (Norway). There he was greeted at the airport by thousands of hysterical fans, a marching band, the city's major and other assorted dignitaries. Later the same day he was congratulated via phone by Norway's Prime Minister.