Simon Cowell has released pictures of himself with new born baby son Eric.

The baby was born in New York on Friday and Cowell has taken to Twitter to describe how he is overwhelmed with “love and pride” following his birth.

The X Factor boss proudly showed off a picture of himself holding Eric to his Twitter followers captioning the picture: “Mum, Dad and Eric. Now two days old”.

Another picture shows him with the newborn on his chest along with the caption: “I never knew how much love and pride I would feel.”

Eric is named after Simon’s late father and according to sources, fell in love with him instantly.

“He told Lauren it was the best day of his life He is completely besotted,' a source told The Mirror.

“He is such proud dad, and they are completely obsessed. It was such an incredible and emotional day for them both.

“Simon was amazing and was by Lauren's side the entire time. He couldn't stop smiling and there were very happy tears from everyone, including Simon. They are completely in love and so excited now Eric has arrived.”

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