The unapologetic and brutally honest X-Factor franchise creator is actually a doting father to his 11-month old son Eric!

The duo sported matching white V-neck shirts and and identical expressions. As to how he's going to respond is his son chooses to become a singer, he says that he would not be so strict with him but would still tell his son if that dream is not meant to be.

"If Eric wants to try out being a singer, I would be OK with that," Simon told The Sun. "I certainly wouldn't stop him. But I'll tell him straight if he can't do it! Admittedly, I might not be quite as blunt as I am with some of the contestants."