Overview

• On Aug. 28, Cowell shared an Instagram photo taken backstage at America's Got Talent showing Eric in a blue show T-shirt with his arm around his dad as Cowell held their chihuahua, Daisy.
• The post included a cheering crowd video and a behind-the-scenes shot of Cowell on set, captioned, "Everyone's happy."
• Fans and outlets remarked on how "grown up" Eric looks, with similar reactions to photos friend Terri Seymour posted of Eric spending time with her daughter, Coco.
• Cowell has said becoming a father "saved" him after his parents died, and he now often gauges AGT acts through Eric's perspective during live tapings.
• Reports emphasize that Eric’s public appearances remain infrequent, with no suggestion he is pursuing a role in entertainment.