Simon Cowell has finally spoken out about becoming a father for the first time. The X Factor creator, 53, is having a baby with Lauren Silverman.
While on the red carpet premiere for One Direction’s 3D concert film This Is Us, Cowell said he is “proud” to become a dad.
"I'm proud to be a dad," he told BBC. "It's something I hadn't thought of before, but now I know I feel good about it."
He also finally addressed socialite Silverman, who was previously married to his friend, saying "Things are changing in my life right now, for the better. She [Lauren]'s a very special girl."
According to Daily Mail, Silverman, 36, is flying to Europe from New York to be with Cowell this week.
“Lauren is so excited. It will be the first time she has actually seen Simon in weeks, she really loves him and they can't wait to be together,” said a source.
Also at the premiere, Cowell called Silverman a “lovely girl” and that he’s “ready, excited and very happy” about having a baby.
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