Simon is only blunt because it's his show he needs to find the best of the best otherwise why would he make xfactor he has to tell everyone how it is and can have his time wasted otherwise his business would go to bust he's not actually cruel in real life he's just strictly professional when it comes to business hence the reason he didn't cry infront of everyone plus people can be so so mean just imagine what everyone would be saying about him if he burst out in tears in front of everyone. Deeply sorry for your loss Simon xx