If you’ve been watching Simon Cowell: The Next Act on Netflix, you’ve probably noticed how much Eric pops up.
And because the internet can’t simply enjoy a wholesome family moment without getting weird, the same tired questions have started swirling again: Is Eric unwell? Is there something Simon isn’t saying?
So, let’s do what the comment sections won’t… slow down, check the facts, and separate privacy from proof!
Debunking the claims Simon’s son has an illness
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Here’s the reality. There is no verified, credible reporting that Simon Cowell’s son, Eric, has a chronic illness.
The only facts out there about Eric generally stick to the basics, like his age, his parents, and how becoming a dad changed Simon, per People.
The ‘chronic illness’ claims flying around the internet seem to come from unreliable sources, viral social posts, clickbait ‘what’s really going on’ videos, and random sites that don’t cite medical statements, family representatives, or real interviews.
It’s unclear where the rumours originated, but eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed the odd change over time (which is… called growing up), and suddenly, strangers on the internet decide they’re qualified to diagnose something.
There’s no reason to believe illness claims about Eric
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In The Next Act, Eric is presented as what he is in Simon’s public life.
Eric is his kid, his soft spot, and someone whose opinion Simon actually values.
And nothing about Netflix’s materials, episode coverage, or mainstream write-ups suggests the show is hinting at a hidden health storyline.
In fact, the most consistent ‘health’ narrative around this family is about Simon’s lifestyle and wellness shifts, which he has linked broadly to fatherhood and wanting to be present, reports HELLO!.
That is very different from “Eric has a chronic condition.”
What’s confirmed is simple. Eric Cowell was born in 2014, and Simon shares him with Lauren Silverman.
Eric is described as being increasingly interested in music and performance, which makes sense given Simon’s world, and is honestly kind of adorable.
No credible sources support the claim that Eric has a chronic illness, and nothing in Simon Cowell: The Next Act points to that narrative.
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