Simon Cowell is a man who has made millions by mocking the failures of less successful people, so it’s always a genuine pleasure to note those occasions when Cowell himself fails in a visible, highly public manner. Last night’s Britain’s Got Talent, for example, when Cowell’s face seemed to be disfigured by a hemiplegic stroke major Botox OD. Cowell is a big fan of the youthening effect gained by poking needles full of deadly poison into his face, but last night’s misapplication left him looking saggy and bruised—and with a major case of Paris Hilton wonk-eye, to boot. Don’t try this Botox thing at home, kids.

Fortunately, Cowell learned an important from this experience. And that lesson is: better lighting. After the taping, additional lights were added to Simon’s table that gave a more even illumination, softening his appearance. Sort of like photonic Botox. “The one thing Simon hates is people taking the mickey out of his looks,” according to one unnamed source. Then again, as noted above, Simon’s been taking the mickey out of aspiring performers for years now. Karma’s a bitch, eh Simon?