Cowell opens up about shock baby news and fatherhood
Simon Cowell admits he is "not great" with babies.
The 'X Factor' supremo is expecting his first child with American socialite Lauren Silverman and although he cannot wait to become a dad, he admits he is nervous about dealing with a newborn.
During an interview with Magic 105.4 FM breakfast show host Neil Fox - who was a judge with the music mogul on TV talent show 'Pop Idol' - Simon revealed: "I do like kids, I'm not sure I can deal with the whole baby thing, I'm not great with babies, but I'm good with kids, you know once they can talk to you and you can talk to them, I think it'll be fantastic!"
Simon, 53, also confessed it was quite a shock when Lauren - the ex-wife of the star's friend Andrew Silverman - contacted him to say he was going to be a daddy.
However, he quickly got used to the idea and now Simon - who is in a relationship with Lauren - cannot wait to throw himself into fatherhood.
He told the British radio station: "It was a surprise initially ... I got a phone call with the news. Some of the circumstances around this were very uncomfortable to say the least, you know ... but it happened and she's an incredible girl.
"Once I got used to the idea that I was going to be a dad, then I was really happy, really happy. So, I'm really looking forward to it ... It was quite dramatic, but you have to put things into perspective, it happened and I think I've dealt with it well. Overall I'm probably happier now that I've ever been."
