Simon Cowell looks serious, his son Eric Cowell looks forward
TV

Inside Simon Cowell’s relationship with son Eric – helping star beat ‘addiction’; ‘worries’ Eric ‘didn’t like him’; and loss that inspired his name

The BGT boss used to worry his son 'didn't like him'

BGT boss Simon Cowell has been the daddy of talent shows since the ITV series launch since 2007. But did you realise his actual son, Eric Cowell, is now 11 years old?

The proud father previously admitted when Eric was very young he was worried his son ‘didn’t like him’.

But Simon, now 65, explained at the time how he and Eric bonded one day when it “clicked” between them.

Don’t miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your entertainment news

It’s important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV & Celebrity news to share with our community of loyal readers.

Since then, Eric – who Simon shares with partner Lauren Silverman – has popped up in the public eye occasionally, including an appearance on BGT last year when he smacked the Golden Buzzer to send Haribow through to the final.

Here’

Simon Cowell speaks on BGT

“”

Simon Cowell has pictures taken with his family

“’‘’”“”

’“”

“”

‘’

“’’

“‘’’’”

Simon Cowell poses for pics with Lauren Silverman and son Eric Cowell

’’

“’’’’

“”

“‘’”

“’’”

’’…

“’‘’”


Robert Leigh
Freelance writer