Simon Cowell helped an anxious Britain's Got Talent employee see the birth of his new baby - by giving him a ride home in his private jet.

The BBC reports that John Hagenstede, a sound man for the TV talent show, was with the crew in Edinburgh when his girlfriend went into labour back in Surrey.

However, as it was late evening and transport was at a premium, Cowell offered to give him a ride in his private jet back to Luton, alongside judges David Walliams and Alesha Dixon.

Cowell even arranged for a car to pick Hagenstede up from the airport - in time to see the birth of his new son, Jude Berkeley Hagenstede. Speaking about the events, Hagenstede said:

"Simon, David and Alesha were so brilliant. They knew how important it was to me and not only did they let me share their private jet, they also gave me drinks on the flight, relaxed me and were generally lovely and supportive."