Simon Cowell describes fatherhood after seeing scan of his unborn child for first time

The X Factor creator, who is expecting a baby with New Yorker Lauren Silverman, is back in the UK for the launch of the latest series of the singing talent show.

He told The Times: ‘I went to see a scan today and it is just surreal. You see this thing which is now alive moving around. So I am happy.’

Despite his impending fatherhood, Simon - who previously said he was never interested in having kids - insists he will not lose his no-nonsense approach to showbusiness and become a walkover when he is a dad.

He added in an interview with The Times newspaper:'I can assure you I won't go too soft.'

Simon recently admitted he is ‘proud’ at the thought of becoming a father for the first time and he can't wait to go through parenthood with Lauren. 

He said: ‘I'm proud to be a dad. It's something I hadn't thought of before, but now I know I feel good about it.

‘Things are changing in my life right now, for the better. She [Lauren]'s a very special girl.’