Simon Cowell says he is really protective of baby Eric

Simon Cowell has revealed that he is really protective of his two-month-old son Eric.

While talking to Hello! Magazine, 54-year-old Cowell said that the moment his son was born, his paternal instincts took over and he felt the urge to make sure Eric was safe and looked after, Contactmusic reported.

He has always had that nature with friends, family and with animals, he added.

'The X Factor' judge and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman welcomed their son in February.