Simon Cowell plays doting dad to son Eric on Malibu beach trip

He has just signed a reported £25million deal on the America’s Got Talent judging lineup for the foreseeable future.

But Simon Cowell took time away from his TV duties on Tuesday as he hit the beach in Malibu with his mini-me son Eric, four, and girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 41. 

The X Factor mogul, 58, looked every inch the doting dad, coaching Eric how to surf as the tot took to the waters, while Lauren watched on in awe.

Sweet: Simon Cowell took time away from his TV duties on Tuesday as he hit the beach in Malibu with his mini-me son Eric, four, and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 41.

Simon veered away from his signature high-waisted jeans, donning a pair of summery lime green shorts, which he paired with a soft grey plimsolls. 

He teamed the look with a plain charcoal grey t-shirt and black aviators, while little Eric looked raring to get out to sea in his black and blue wetsuit.

Meanwhile, Lauren cut a stylish figure as she showcased her tremendous pins in a pair of tiny monochrome shorts, which she wore atop of a black one-shouldered swimsuit. 

Riding the waves! The X Factor mogul, 58, looked every inch the doting dad as he coached Eric how to surf as the tot took to the waters

Riding the waves! The X Factor mogul, 58, looked every inch the doting dad as he coached Eric how to surf as the tot took to the waters

Beach babe: Lauren cut a stylish figure as she showcased her tremendous pins in a pair of tiny monochrome shorts, which she wore atop of a black one-shouldered swimsuit

Beach babe: Lauren cut a stylish figure as she showcased her tremendous pins in a pair of tiny monochrome shorts, which she wore atop of a black one-shouldered swimsuit

Chic: The American beauty kept cool under a white wide-brimmed hat and finished off the look with a pair of oversized shade

Chic: The American beauty kept cool under a white wide-brimmed hat and finished off the look with a pair of oversized shade

Chic: The American beauty kept cool under a white wide-brimmed hat and finished off the look with a pair of oversized shades

Doting dad: After setting up a place to sunbathe, it wasn't long until Eric took to the waters under the watchful eye of Simon

Doting dad: After setting up a place to sunbathe, it wasn’t long until Eric took to the waters under the watchful eye of Simon

Little adventurer: Surrounded by seagulls, Eric appeared to squeal with delight as he tried his hand at body-boarding

Little adventurer: Surrounded by seagulls, Eric appeared to squeal with delight as he tried his hand at body-boarding

Little adventurer: Surrounded by seagulls, Eric appeared to squeal with delight as he tried his hand at body-boarding

Be careful son! Simon appeared a little anxious as he watched the tot try his best on his boogie board

Be careful son! Simon appeared a little anxious as he watched the tot try his best on his boogie board

Proud mum: After his surfing session, Lauren beamed with pride as she gave a tired Eric  a high-five

Proud mum: After his surfing session, Lauren beamed with pride as she gave a tired Eric a high-five

The American beauty kept cool under a white wide-brimmed hat and finished off the look with a pair of oversized shades. 

The family trip was packed with activities after the trio cycled to the idyllic beach. 

After setting up a place to sunbathe, it wasn’t long until Eric took to the waters under the watchful eye of Simon. 

The youngster appeared to squeal with delight as he tried his hand at body-boarding, with Lauren later encouraging him by giving him a high-five.  

Simon’s beach jaunt comes just days after he inked a deal securing his place on the America’s Got Talent judging lineup for the foreseeable future.

Keeping active: The family trip was packed with activities after the trio cycled to the idyllic beach

Keeping active: The family trip was packed with activities after the trio cycled to the idyllic beach

Soaking up the sun: Lauren appeared thoroughly relaxed as she rode to the beach on a teal bike

Soaking up the sun: Lauren appeared thoroughly relaxed as she rode to the beach on a teal bike

Smitten: Lauren and Simon looked in the throes of love as they chatted away to one another on the outing

Smitten: Lauren and Simon looked in the throes of love as they chatted away to one another on the outing

The deal is reportedly worth £25million and also keeps him on as executive producer – along with his company, Syco – on the NBC series.

The media mogul, who last week was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame – said: ‘Without NBC, we wouldn’t be making Got Talent and I’m very proud to work with them. I’m excited for the next few years.’

On receiving his Hollywood star, the music producer was feeling reflective as he discussed the people who became hits thanks to shows like BGT and the X Factor, mentioning how Susan Boyle was the catalyst for him changing to Mr Nice Guy.

Family time: The couple appeared happier-than-ever as Simon took time out from his busy TV schedule

Family time: The couple appeared happier-than-ever as Simon took time out from his busy TV schedule

Family time: The couple appeared happier-than-ever as Simon took time out from his busy TV schedule 

Heading out to sea: The trio were joined on their beach jaunt by Eric's nanny, who was clad in a stripy swimsuit

Heading out to sea: The trio were joined on their beach jaunt by Eric’s nanny, who was clad in a stripy swimsuit

Difficult beginnings: Lauren and Simon have been dating for four years, with Lauren's husband claiming she had an affair with the music mogul while married 

Difficult beginnings: Lauren and Simon have been dating for four years, with Lauren’s husband claiming she had an affair with the music mogul while married 

Feeling tired? Eric appeared a little weary as he walked back to his mum, while Simon looked on in amusement

Feeling tired? Eric appeared a little weary as he walked back to his mum, while Simon looked on in amusement

Special moment: The nanny watched over the youngster as he cruised through the shallows of the water 

Special moment: The nanny watched over the youngster as he cruised through the shallows of the water 

In demand: Simon's beach jaunt comes just days after he inked a deal securing his place on the America's Got Talent judging lineup for the foreseeable future

In demand: Simon’s beach jaunt comes just days after he inked a deal securing his place on the America’s Got Talent judging lineup for the foreseeable future

For Simon’s star ceremony, fellow Britain’s Got Talent Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon flew out to Los Angeles to support him.

The duo were just two of Simon’s close colleagues and musical protegees in attendance at the event, which saw him joined by his partner Lauren Silverman, their son Eric, four, and her son Adam, 12.

The music mogul, who is responsible for kick starting the careers of One Direction, Little Mix and Fifth Harmony, was also supported some of his protegees Kelly Clarkson and Leona Lewis at the star-studded event. 

Taking to the podium, Grammy-winner Kelly, who won American Idol in 2002, gave a gushing introduction to the self-confessed Mr Nasty of reality television, who stood shyly at the side of the stage.

Thrilled: The media mogul, who last week was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame - said: 'Without NBC, we wouldn¿t be making Got Talent and I¿m very proud to work with them. I¿m excited for the next few years.'

Thrilled: The media mogul, who last week was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame – said: ‘Without NBC, we wouldn’t be making Got Talent and I’m very proud to work with them. I’m excited for the next few years.’

Softer side: On receiving his Hollywood star, the music producer was feeling reflective as he discussed the people who became hits thanks to shows like BGT, mentioning how Susan Boyle was the catalyst for him changing to Mr Nice Guy

Softer side: On receiving his Hollywood star, the music producer was feeling reflective as he discussed the people who became hits thanks to shows like BGT, mentioning how Susan Boyle was the catalyst for him changing to Mr Nice Guy

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