Simon Cowell Reveals He Would Like Children

Simon Cowell has revealed that he would still like to become a father and has not ruled out adoption.

The TV mogul, 53, said he would prefer to have a daughter if he did ever go on to have children.

Cowell, who is currently single, spoke out about the prospect of a family before his ITV show Britain's Got Talent.

According to the Sunday Mirror, he said: "Would I like kids? If I knew I could be, and how could I put this delicately, faithful, then yes. I do like kids.

"I'm not sure I would be a good dad for the first six months or so but once they know who I am, I would like it. I definitely haven't ruled out having children."

He added: "I think I'd rather have my own but then again I wouldn't completely rule out adopting either. If I did have a child, I have to say I'd prefer a girl."

Cowell, who has built up a multi-million pound fortune through shows including Pop Idol and X Factor, broke off his engagement to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy last year.

He has since been linked to model Carmen Electra, who filled in as a guest judge on Britain's Got Talent but split up after a few months.

The TV producer is already godfather to the adopted children of the singer Sinitta - his close friend who he dated for many years.

She has previously expressed doubt about him having a family of his own, saying: "I don't imagine mini-Cowells. Maybe I can't allow myself to. It's too scary a thought."