People is reporting that The 56-year-old TV judge was expected to be out of the country for the finale of the show's fifteenth season, according to E! Online. But Cowell surprised his fellow original co-hosts Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson – along with the rest of America – when he took to the stage during Thursday's show.
"I just thought this would be a good [opportunity] on behalf of myself, Randy, Ryan – for Paula to apologize, over the years, for being so mean to the contestants," Cowell joked.
"When we trying to be nurturing, helpful, you were really horrible and I think now is the time to apologize to America."
Abdul responded: "Guilty. Not!"
Taking a more serious tone, Cowell offered thanks to fans for letting him and the other judges "into your homes."
"Thank you to the contestants, to Fox for actually putting us on air, to you guys for actually being my best friends now, and I am going to miss you," Cowell told Abdul and Jackson.
He added that he was "feeling quite emotional."
The original judges shared hugs and kisses amid a round of applause from the audience before leaving the stage.
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