Simon Cowell poses with his new pet dog at America’s Got Talent

Simon Cowell seemed in high spirits as he posed with his pal’s puppy on the America’s Got Talent red carpet on Tuesday. 

The music mogul, 62, beamed as he cradled and kissed the small pooch, named Odin, ahead of filming the live show at Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, California.

The talent show judge cut a smart figure in a black round neck T-shirt and matching trousers which he teamed with patent shoes. 

Pooch perfect: The music mogul, 62, beamed as he cradled and kissed the small pooch ahead of filming the live show at Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, California

Simon, who is a well known dog lover, later took to the judging panel alongside comedian Howie Mandel, supermodel Heidi Klum and Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara. 

His hit talent competition series, which he created and launched back in 2006, is currently in its 17th season on NBC. 

The star has got two dogs of his own, beloved terriers Squiddly and Diddly who were sadly not invited to his most recent press call. 

Earlier this year the millionaire told how he will leave a ‘substantial amount’ to various dogs shelters in his last will and testament, which is believed to be around £20million.

Looking good: The talent show judge cut a smart figure in a black round neck T-shirt and matching trousers which he teamed with patent pointed shoes

Amazing: Simon sported a bit of facial hair and wore his salt-and-pepper hair was worn in a spiky style

Adorable: The new puppy seemed to enjoy the limelight and Simon’s hit talent competition series, which he created and launched back in 2006, filmed its 17th season on NBC

The star told how he decided to draw up his last wishes after suffering a traumatic bike accident which left him with an injured arm.

Simon described the process as ‘one of the most depressing things I’ve ever done, and one of the hardest’, as he revealed that ‘everything he cares about’ will be covered in the will.

He revealed he only made his will for the first time recently.

Puppy love: Simon pictured with his pet dogs Squiddly and Diddly – he reportedly wants to clone the dogs

Talking of the morbid experience, Simon told The Sun: ‘Unfortunately, you have to — and that day, when it comes, is like, ‘Christ, I’ve now got to sit and talk about my death for the next few hours’ It was dreadful. But the fact that I’ve done it now has given me peace of mind.’

During the chat, he also revealed that he will leave a ‘substantial amount’, to dog charities – including Dogs Trust, K9 in Barbados, and London’s Battersea Dogs Home.

Simon said the will covered ‘everything I care about’, before revealing he had never made one before as he didn’t think he would die.

Simon later took to the judging panel alongside (left to right) comedian Howie Mandel, supermodel Heidi Klum and actress Sofia Vergara and presenter Terry Crews