to wonder why there's no bosom-hoiking at Simon Cowell becoming a dad at the age of 53

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because if a 50 year old woman were to be pregnant MNetters would be lining up to cry "too old!" "selfish!".

Bowlersarm - don't be daft, I'm not trying to goad anyone (don't think SC is on MN).

not bothered by his age (some) men can go on to father children nature stops women having children at a certain age, i guess in times gone by there were reasons for this thankfully medical science allows (some) women who have been unable to conceive do so and are able to have children at a later age

i am more interested concerned how this will all pan out with his other concubines it is quite entertaining

I have no issue with it, my dad was a similar age when I was born and is still sprightly as anything - took me swimming, played football, all the kid stuff. He was my main parent for a couple of years, while working, as my mum was unwell when I was small. YABU to mention his age. YANBU to wonder why he is having kids... he is smug enough already without the inevitable smarmy interviews in ok mag about his darling love child, thanks!