Simon Cowell named top earning US TV star by Forbes

The US X Factor judge is responsible for some of the world's most successful television formats.
There are 41 international variants of The X Factor and his 'Got Talent' is the biggest-selling TV franchise in the world, according to Forbes.
Cowell also derives income from his career in the music industry, including representing One Direction.
His earnings are matched by America's Got Talent judge and radio DJ, Howard Stern.
According to Forbes the "shock jock" gets approximately $15m (£9.6m) for appearing on the TV talent show.

Source - BBC1