Like father, like son - Simon Cowell has shared his cutest picture of baby Eric yet, showing the youngster wearing the same shades as himself.

The reality TV mogul posted the image, seemingly taken on his yacht, on Twitter - writing: "Taking after daddy"

Taking after daddy pic.twitter.com/O16zcTZEL2

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) August 13, 2014

And as well as wearing SiCo's trademark Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, both men were also shirtless in the snap - although one was distinctly more hairy than the other.

Cowell last month responded to claims aired during Tulisa's trial about his sexuality.