Few public figures have shaped reality television quite like Simon Cowell.
As the judge viewers love to hate, he arguably became the face of the genre.
And then halfway through the song, I imagined the ship sinking."
(Yes, he actually said this to a contestant on “American Idol.")
Evidently, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
“Once I got used to it, I did get excited …
I think I will be a good dad, so I’m excited now,” he said.
However, when the subject of diaper duty came up, he was far less enthusiastic.
“I wouldn’t do that 100 percent absolutely not going near that,” he stated.
Simon announced the birth of his son, Eric Cowell, on X, formerly known asTwitter.
They were very, very close.”
In 2021,Simon proposed to longtime girlfriend Lauren Silverman.
As of this writing, they have not announced a wedding date.
In 2018, he supported him when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Adam even coordinated with his stepdad, right down to the matching sunglasses.
As he toldThe Sunin 2022, “Before Eric, my life was 99 percent work.
I was obsessed with it.”
In the same interview, Simon revealed that he’d grown unhappy with his hectic work schedule.
“Now Eric is around, I don’t work through the night anymore.
If he hadn’t come along, God knows what would have happened.
The thought of it I can’t deal with that,” he shared.
On a 2019 episode of “Lorraine,” Simon noted that fatherhood has given him invaluable perspective.
“When you become a dad, something clicks in you.
It’s all about them.”
In 2022, Simon Cowell toldExtrathat he cut back on smoking cigarettes thanks to his son.
“He is really strict.
“I said to him the other day, ‘Thanks to you, I nearly quit.'”
“I have not had a cigarette in about three or four weeks.”
In a separate chat withPeople, Simon shared that he’s had more energy since kicking the habit.
“That’s made a big difference,” he said.
Simon’s son also influenced him to stop using Botox.
Evidently, there was one instance in particular where the injectable treatment’s results upset Eric.
Apparently,Simon’s transformation made him unrecognizableeven to his own kid.
As the “AGT” star toldThe Sunin 2022, “Eric was in hysterics.
There is no filler in my face at all now.”
The source added that the reality TV veteran was pleased to live a much more “anonymous life.”
Moving to a rural area, Simon saw his son in himself.
Speaking toAccess Hollywood, Simon shared, “He’s like me.
He likes being outside, you know.
“WISHFIT is a world where the most unusual animals exist,” he wrote.
In addition to creating these books, Simon mentioned that a portion of the sales were going to charity.
However, Simon’s busy work schedule and the pandemic delayed the series.
As of this writing, the charming book series has yet to come out.
“Eric, my son, was at the show last night.
And I said to him this morning, ‘Who do you think is going to win?’
And he said, ‘Hurricane.’
He really, really called it.'”
“Ever since he was a baby, he used to come to the shows with me.
And I always thought, ‘God, what happens if he doesn’t like what I do?’
But he really loves this show,” the TV veteran said.
Simon seemed to love the idea that Eric would take his place on the judging panel one day.
“Meet the new judges of Got Talent 2033,” he wrote.
As his dad toldETin 2023, he’s set on trying out for the series.
“He’s now decided he’s going to do ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’
I think he wants to be in a rock band.
He loves Green Day,” Simon shared.
Eric has taken up drumming, and according to Simon, he’s a natural.
Even so, Simon’s not exactly itching to see his kid on “BGT.”
“That’s going to be total torture.
“[He’s] going to drum and sing!
I went, ‘Oh God, no.'”
“He’s a good drummer.
I mean, he’s in time.
He’s in rhythm,” Simon said.
“I keep saying to him, ‘If you’re good, never come on the show.'”
“I actually don’t have any performing talent whatsoever,” Simon said.
“I would just stand in the wings.”
Back in 2013, while Lauren Silverman was pregnant with Eric Cowell, Simon told Esquire (viaE!
News), “I’m going to leave my money to somebody.
A charity, probably kids and dogs.”
He elaborated, “I don’t believe in passing on from one generation to another.
Of course, that’s not to saySimon Cowell’s son doesn’t live a lavish life.
That’s just a small taste of Eric’s life.
When celebrating his birthdays, Simon and Lauren Silverman go all out.
Simon reportedly spent 30,000 for a “The Greatest Showman” themed birthday extravaganza for his 5th birthday.
Simon’s parenting style has also been relatively lax regarding Eric’s education.
I was better off out of school than I was in school.
But I didn’t have that major stress about homework because I would just throw it away.
A healthy, happy kid is more important than an overeducated, stressed kid.”
“It almost hurts how much you love them.”
As he told The Sun, “I really like being a dad.”
