Just to set everyone straight about Simon. I really don't like reality TV, and this show was dull as dishwater, but I watched some of it to see my old boss Simon.
As you have debated, yes he's an actor. He lied to the production company to get on the show. But much worse than that he's a crook, a rip-off merchant and a bully.
The mirror did an article on him last week (and there's more to come in the Drama press). Check it out: 'There's a rat in the kitchen' on
www.mirror.co.uk.
I used to work for him and it's all true. He owes thousands to struggling actors, as well as various other people in the profession. If you know any actors, warn them NEVER to work for him or his companies - SG Productions or (formerly) The Production Crew.
He hopefully won't be back, unless it's in court.