By Brittany Stubbs

Simon Cowell might be known for his blunt British criticism, but when it comes to his new baby, he’s not afraid to show his sweeter side. Last Friday, Cowell and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman welcomed their son Eric into the world, reports UsMagazine.com. Cowell showed his love for the little guy buy sharing a photo with all of his Twitter followers. Sleeping like a baby, surrounded by stuff animals, Cowell captioned the picture of his son, “Eric’s new friends.” This is not the first time Cowell expressed his love of being a dad to his fans. “The last three days have been incredible,” he tweeted on Sunday. “Eric Lauren sqiddly and diddly all happy.”

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By Brittany Stubbs

Simon Cowell’s girlfriend and the mother-to-be of his child, Lauren Silverman, finalized her divorce from ex-husband Andrew Silverman in New York Civil Court this Wednesday, PEOPLE confirms. The couple reached an amicable divorce settlement this past August, just one month after the announcement that Silverman was pregnant with Cowell’s child. Cowell has purchased an engagement ring, a source told People in November, and may pop the question over the upcoming holidays.

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By Kerri Sheehan

Simon Cowell will soon have a baby on board! The X-Factor judge’s girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, is expecting Cowell’s first child and he couldn’t be happier. However, he still doesn’t believe that it’s all for real. According to People, Cowell said, “You literally see this thing which is now alive moving around,” but he is feeling, “Very paternal right now.” The former American Idol judge has previously said that having kids was not on his to-do list, but he is now looking forward to fatherhood, especially after seeing a recent baby scan of the Cowell-to-be.

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By April Littleton

For the first time since news broke about Lauren Silverman’s pregnancy, the X Factor judge, 53, addressed the situation. He told BBC News, “I’m proud to be a dad.” Silverman became pregnant with Cowell’s child before she separated from her now estranged husband Andrew Silverman. According to People, Cowell plans to keep his distance from the mother-to-be until her divorce case is settled. Cowell adds that Lauren is “a very special girl.”

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By Petra Halbur,

Simon Cowell is going to be a father! Multiple sources confirm that everyone’s favorite The X Factor judge and New York socialite, Lauren Silverman, are expecting a baby. The only complication is that Silverman is currently married to Cowell’s close friend, Andrew Silverman. Cowell’s UK rep tells People, “This is a very sensitive issue and all media enquiries are being dealt with by his U.S. attorney.” According to a source, the Silvermans have filed for divorce.

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