Cowell feel like a proud dad towards One Direction

London Aug 18 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell says he feels like a "proud dad" towards the One Direction stars - Niall Horan Liam Payne Harry Styles Louis Tomlinson and former member Zayn Malik.

Cowell 57 signed the boyband to his label in 2011 and still feels an incredibly strong bond with the group.

Speaking about Tomlinson debut solo single "Back to you" Cowell told billboard.com: "Louis and I you know we ve got this very close bond. When we heard about this current record I remember calling him and going Louis this record is special - and I could not be happier.

"Actually with all the boys if I m being honest with you. They ve worked for this. But yeah you do feel a little bit like a proud dad when you see all five of them doing well now."

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