Simon Cowell’s relationship regret

CEBU, Philippines - Simon Cowell has some regrets about his relationship with Lauren Silverman began, but he is happy with where he’s ended up.

The 54-year-old reality TV star opened up for the first time about his relationship with Lauren, who was married to Simon’s friend Andrew Silverman.

“It is not something I am proud of or wanted to happen in terms of hurting anyone. It just happened. You have to deal with it and man up to it. You have to accept the responsibility and the criticism,” he told The Mirror. “All I can say is, if it happens to you, you just have to deal with it a day at a time and own up to your responsibilities.”

Cowell said he does have “regret” about hurting his friend, but gaining his son Eric - who was born in February - was worth it.

Fatherhood has changed the former “American Idol” and “X Factor” judge’s life. “It puts things in perspective having two people in my life who I am responsible for. There were times last year when I would live in two rooms, you know kitchen and bedroom, in your house. It is a weird existence when you live on your own,” he said. “Now the house is full of people. It has become a home rather than a house.” (FREEMAN)