Simon Cowell And Lauren Silverman 'Expecting Boy'

Simon Cowell and girlfriend Lauren Silverman are set to have a baby boy, it has been reported.

The New York Daily News claims that they decided to find out the gender of their unborn offspring during an ultrasound scan in London.

A source was quoted as saying: "He is over the moon to be having a son."

Speaking to The Times a couple of days ago, SiCo said: "I went to see a scan today and it is just surreal.

"You literally see this thing which is now alive moving around. I feel very paternal right now."

And he discussed the prospect of fatherhood further at the launch of Harry Hill's musical based on The X Factor.

He said: "I always say in life you take every day as it comes and like I said I think I will be a good dad, so I'm excited now."

But when asked if he'd be changing nappies, he got a bit more hands-off.

"I'm not doing that. I wouldn't do that. 100 per cent absolutely not going near that."

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