It’s been a rough few years for Simon Cowell, but he’s now confirmed what we all suspected about his son. I don’t care what you think about the man himself, but this must have been an extremely hard decision

Simon Cowell is one of the most iconic figures in the music industry, known for discovering talents like One Direction and Kelly Clarkson through his shows. He began his career in the 1980s as a music producer, consultant, and talent scout, but rose to fame as a judge on Pop Idol in 2001. He later created The X Factor and Got Talent franchises, earning global recognition and being named one of the 100 most influential people in 2004 and 2010.

In recent years, Simon faced serious health scares, including a fall down the stairs and a severe back injury from an electric scooter accident, which required surgery. Off-screen, he is a devoted father to his son Eric, born in 2014, and has been with long-time partner Lauren Silverman since 2013.

With a net worth of $600 million, Simon plans to leave his fortune to charity, believing Eric should build his own success. He enjoys sharing simple joys with his son, from Disney movies to Scooby-Doo, calling him “the most amazing thing” in his life.