You’re not reading this wrong, folks. This is absolutely real. Simon Cowell, the man who’s made a career out of telling it like it is, had a moment that even he probably wishes we didn’t know about. But here we are, sharing the story of his wild ride at Thorpe Park, a theme park in England. Buckle up because it’s a doozy.

Simon Cowell, alongside the rest of the The X Factor judging panel, recently found themselves at the center of an unexpected and hilarious incident. It all went down during a filming day at Thorpe Park, where the crew was given the run of the park after hours. This setup, as it turns out, was the perfect recipe for chaos.

Picture this: Simon, who’s usually so composed and polished on the judging panel, decided to let loose a little. During their visit to Thorpe Park, he spotted a golf cart and thought, "Why not?" With the park closed to the public, he saw an opportunity to explore like a kid again. But Simon being Simon, he wasn’t just going to drive it around. Oh no, he had his sights set on something more exciting—ice cream. Who can blame him, right? But as they say, the road to disaster is paved with good intentions.

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“He [stole] a golf cart from where they were filming and off he went,” a source told The Sun. Now, Simon’s joyride wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. As he approached the park’s iconic ghost train ride, he had an ambitious plan to park his golf cart in a nearby shop. But, as the source explained, "He completely underestimated the width of the door and ended up clattering into some metal detectors. It was a bit of a nightmare, but thankfully, no one was hurt.”

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Apparently, Simon and the judges were given “free reign” of the park after it had been closed off to the public, which, let’s be honest, is a recipe for mischief. “As he got close to the park’s ghost train, he tried to drive the cart into a shop but completely underestimated the width of the door and clattered into some metal detectors,” the source continued. “There was a brief period of concern that the judges could have been hurt, but they were soon on their way again.”

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Thankfully, Simon’s reckless quest for ice-cream ended without any injuries, but maybe it’s best to keep him away from golf carts—or theme parks—for the foreseeable future. Guess we never really grow up, huh?

Big Changes Coming to The X Factor

In other X Factor news, Simon is planning to shake things up in a big way. The show that made him a household name is getting a much-needed refresh. First off, The Xtra Factor is getting the boot. The show’s bosses explained that they’re scrapping the spin-off to “focus efforts on digital platforms.”

Redesigning the Show for a New Era

Simon isn’t stopping there. To win back viewers, he’s decided to completely overhaul the structure of the show. Live shows will now be cut from ten weeks to six, introducing even more star guests to keep things fresh. Plus, eliminations will happen on both Saturday and Sunday nights, keeping the excitement flowing consistently. It’s a bold move, but one that Simon hopes will bring the show back to its former glory.

This story originally appeared on heatworld.