Simon Cowell says his son Eric, 8, won’t follow in his footsteps and reflects on finding ‘balance’

Simon Cowell has admitted that his headstrong son makes decision for him on his talent shows during his first TV appearance after sparking concern with his ‘unrecognisable’ appearance.

The music mogul, 63, appeared on Wednesday’s episode of Loose Women where he spoke about his son Eric, eight, who he shares with his partner Lauren Silverman, 45.

He said his son is his ‘own man’ and does not shy away from giving him his opinions on his popular TV talent shows as he admitted that Eric is ‘always right’.

When asked if Eric ever gives Simon advice, he confessed: ‘Oh my God yes, non-stop by the way. I have a good idea what he’s going to be when older. He’s got his own opinion and he’s his own man which is really important.’ 

‘The great thing is when I watch the shows, when they go out I’m looking at Eric thinking does he like something? and he’s normally right,’ he added. 

Simon, who previously vowed not to get married or have kids, went on to say that he was ‘late to the party’ with fatherhood but described it as the ‘best thing’ to have happened to him.

Speaking of finding balance in his life, he said: ‘I’m certainly getting there, it’s a good question actually… for sure, where I currently am in my life, my career, being a dad – I was late to the party – so it was the best thing that ever happened to me.’

Different: It comes after Simon’s ‘unrecognisable’ appearance left fans in shock after he took to the stage at the Royal Variety Performance this week

Family: Simon Cowell has gushed over his ‘opinionated’ son Eric and reflected on finding balance in his life during his first TV appearance after sparking concern with his appearance