Paula Abdul’s publicist was excited to announce that the father is “someone whom Paula has known for a very long time personally and professionally.” However, unconfirmed reports claim the father is no one other than Simon Cowell.

Neither Paula, nor her former co-star have yet made statements regarding this matter.

During the course of their friendship and television appearances, Simon and Paula have had endless displays of affection which caused many to speculate that there was more to the relationship. Some people have criticized Paula for choosing to have a child this late in her life, due to unforeseen complications.