I am now waiting for a new tele.

He was very annoying but might have been better a few days in once he'd calmed down a bit.
I feel sorry for the guy. To go through all the audition process, go into hiding before the show, probably spend a fortune on new clothes and either leave a paying job or have to turn down his theatre work in advance, simply to be out within the hour. It's very cruel.

Yorkiegal, you should have a read of that Twitter thread link, #abusedbySimonGross, it might enlighten you as to what kind of guy he is. Seems his Karma has caught up with him.