Friends of Simon Cowell have revealed that the music mogul has rediscovered his softer side since the birth of his first child.

His former flame Sinitta with whom Cowell is still close friends has revealed that becoming a father has done his temperament the world of good.

“He seems like the Simon I used to know before the super-famous and super-rich Simon he is now," Sinitta said

"He was a big softy and a very affectionate, sweet, family-orientated man. We used to spend weekends with his family in Windsor. The vibe I'm getting now is he's feeling very much like the old Simon. I don't feel like I really lost him to fame and success, but he's started to be seen as a caricature and now Eric's brought a softer side of Simon back.”

Before little Eric’s birth, Simon claimed that he would never touch a nappy but Sinitta went on to explain that he has really taken to fatherhood.

"He's not stressed out at all. He told me, ''I love being a dad. Sinitta, you're going to love him,''" she said.

"I think they'll bond well. He said Eric was very chilled, relaxed and peaceful and that he was enjoying being a father. He also said Eric's sleeping pretty much through the night."

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