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Simon Cowell wants kids but thinks he’s too old to raise them
by Natalie James - March 10, 2010 - comments
Besides the engagement confirmation, Cowell also broke the news that he and Hussainy are getting hitched and that he is thinking of one day becoming a father
Simon Cowell has finally confirmed his engagement to his make-up artist girlfriend Mezghan Hussainy on a US TV talk show. The TV mogul not only confirmed his engagement but also coyly admitted to the chat show host that a wedding is on the cards, according to multiple tabloid reports.
Internet was abuzz with reports last month that Cowell and Hussainy have gotten engaged during a dinner date. Reports emerged at the time claiming that Cowell popped the question during a romantic dinner at Mr Chow restaurant in Knightsbridge, London on Valentine's night, and his makeup artist sweetheart presumably has happily answered “Yes.”
Cowell, 50, and Hussainy, 36, were recently spotted hugging and kissing in public, fueling speculation that they are an item. The two have reportedly been dating since last summer, but the two were never pictured together until last month when reports emerged claiming that Cowell shared his first public kiss with his new lady love during a break in filming for ITV1 talent show Britain's Got Talent.
Engagement officially confirmed
After much speculation, the X Factor supreme officially confirmed his engagement to his Afghan-born sweetheart, known as Mish, during an appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” on Monday night, People.com reports.
Besides the engagement confirmation, Cowell also broke the news that he and Hussainy are getting hitched and that he is thinking of one day becoming a father.
When Leno broached the engagement subject, Cowell first tried to remain coy but soon admitted to it.
During the interview, Leno asked the music mogul: "Are rumors you're engaged true?"
After a moment of pause, Cowell responded, "Are they true? Well, I do have somebody in my life now, Jay, yes. And I kinda made a decision this year to make somebody happy."
“So you’re doing this just to help someone?” the show host asked.
“It’s called giving back,” Cowell laughed.
Cowell confirmed to Jay Leno that he is indeed interested in becoming a dad, but said he’s 'torn' about raising kids
On the engagement ring
Leno dug deeper, asking Cowell about the bulging sparkler he bought for Hussainy.
“I bought her the ring in London,” the media mogul revealed. "It's quite a big one, yes," he continued, before turning red in the face and telling the audience: "I am blushing."
The twosome’s onstage kiss
Leno then spotted Hussainy in the audience and invited her to join Cowell on the hot seat. The beautiful brunette sat on the chair next to her man and gave him a kiss. Cowell also greeted her with a kiss and put his arm around her.
Citing onlookers, a report on the People magazine’s Web site says that the twosome looked extremely happy together.
On Marriage and kids
During the interview, Cowell did confirm a wedding is on the cards, but when and where did not reveal.
“Within the next year?” Leno asked him of wedding plans, to which Cowell responded laughingly: “Within the next 10 years.”
He also confirmed that he is indeed interested in becoming a dad, but is 'torn' about raising kids.
"I'm kind of torn because I'm a bit too old to have kids, but then again I think it would be important to have a lot of mes around in the future," he said.