UPDATE: Simon recently told told FOX News that Seymour simply had “a different path in life.”

Did Terri Seymour really think she could ever change Simon Cowell’s spots?

This past weekend, a rep for the American Idol judge confirmed that Cowell and his girlfriend had gone their separate ways. The two - who began dating after he was interviewed by the Extra correspondent - had been together for six years.

According to reports, Simon’s views on marriage and kids were ultimately the factor behind the split. That’s a claim Cowell’s spokesperson doesn’t deny. “In the past Terri has said that she wants kids but that just isn’t Simon. Nobody else is involved, certainly not on Simon’s side,” Max Clilfford stated.

But even though the 48-year-old isn’t willing to change his stance on weddings (or boxy haircuts…or tight shirts), he doesn’t have a problem shelling out a little dough. As a parting gift, Cowell reportedly bought his 34-year-old ex a new Los Angeles home. Who knew he was such a nice guy?