After weeks of speculation, Simon Cowell has finally confirmed he is to become a father as he appeared at the premiere of One Direction's film 'This Is Us' on Tuesday night.
The 'X Factor' boss said he was 'proud' to be a dad, as he spoke to reporters on the red carpet of the event.
Simon Cowell at the 'This Is Us' premiere
"I'm proud to be a dad," Simon told the BBC. "It's something I hadn't thought of before, but now I know I feel good about it."
Reports have been circulating for weeks that his friends wife, Lauren Silverman, is pregnant with his child, but he had failed to confirm the reports until now.
He even added of his baby mama: "She's a very special girl.
"Things are changing in my life right now, for the better," he said.
Simon with the mother of his baby, Lauren Silverman
Simon had earlier joked about fatherhood speaking to red carpet host Will Best, saying of One Direction: "This is like a dream come true... I feel like a father."
Will was quick to jest back: "We won't go there!"
Simon with One Direction at the premiere
Last week, it was revealed how Simon had avoided a court appearance, when Lauren settled her divorce from husband Andrew, after he was named as a co-respondent in legal papers filed by his former friend.
One Direction Film Premiere - This Is Us
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Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne of One Direction arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Simon Cowell arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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(L-R) Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Liam Payne arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Louis Tomlinson arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Harry Styles arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Harry Styles of One Direction arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne of One Direction arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Zayn Malik arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Zayn Malik arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Fans gather ahead of the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Fans gather ahead of the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Fans arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne of One Direction arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne of One Direction arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Harry Styles arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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(L-R) Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Liam Payne arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Harry Styles arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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(L-R) Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Liam Payne arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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(L-R) Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Liam Payne arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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A general view of One Direction arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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(L-R) Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Liam Payne arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Zayn Malik arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Zayn Malik arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Morgan Spurlock arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Morgan Spurlock arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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A crying fan arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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A fan in a wedding dress arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Morgan Spurlock arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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David Seaman and Frankie Poultney arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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David Seaman and Frankie Poultney arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Tony Adams arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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David Seaman (L) Frankie Poultney (2nd l) and family arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Simon Cowell arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Simon Cowell arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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David Seaman and Frankie Poultney arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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A fan in a wedding dress arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Simon Cowell arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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David Seaman and Frankie Poultney arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Morgan Spurlock arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Morgan Spurlock arriving for the World Premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Harry Styles arrives at the UK Premiere of 'One Direction: This Is Us 3D' - VIP Arrivals, on Tuesday August 20, 2013, in London. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP Images) (credit:AP)
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Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne arrive at the UK Premiere of 'One Direction: This Is Us 3D' - VIP Arrivals, on Tuesday August 20, 2013, in London. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP Images) (credit:AP)
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Harry Styles arrives at the UK Premiere of 'One Direction: This Is Us 3D' - VIP Arrivals, on Tuesday August 20, 2013, in London. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP Images) (credit:AP)
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Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne arrive at the UK Premiere of 'One Direction: This Is Us 3D' - VIP Arrivals, on Tuesday August 20, 2013, in London. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP Images) (credit:AP)
Lauren Silverman: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds
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1. Nobody seems to know whether she's called Lauren or Laura. Or both. So let's get this one cleared up once and for all. It's definitely LAUREN. We think. (credit:Getty Images)
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2. She's 36. That's 17 years younger than Simon Cowell so yes, he is indeed *adopts nana voice* old enough to be her father, tsk tsk etc, etc. (credit:WENN)
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3. She is still technically married to one of Simon's bezzies, property developer Andrew Silverman. But according to Us magazine, the estranged couple have been 'unhappy for some time and a divorce is in the works'. Phew. (credit:Splash)
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4. She's been friends with Mr. Cowell for some time having holidayed with him in St Barts in August last year (along with with hubby Andrew). She also joined Sinitta and Si on holiday in 2011. (credit:Splash)
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5. She's a socialite. You know, like Paris Hilton. (credit:WENN)
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6. She's a dead ringer for Simon's ex fianceé, Mezhgan Hussainy - so much so that even we couldn't initially tell them apart when they all holidayed together last year. Can you? (Mezhgan's in the centre of this pic, Lauren's on the right) (credit:Splash)
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7. Just like Simon, she loves a ciggie, although we're hoping now she's preggers she's kicked the filthy habit. (credit:WENN)
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8. She pretty much knew all there was to know about Simon Cowell before allegedly rubbing belly buttons with him. We know this because she was at the launch party for his *coughs* unauthorised biography, 'Sweet Revenge: The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell' in April 2012. (credit:Getty Images)
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9. She's not to be confused with Laura Silverman (right) who is the actress sister of US comedian Sarah Silverman (left). (credit:Getty Images)