Simon Cowell brings worker onboard private jet in time for his child's birth

Simon to the rescue as Britain’s Got talent crew member reaches hospital in the nick of time.

X Factor boss Simon Cowell was truly heroic when he offered his private jet to a Britian's Got Talent crew member to Surrey, so he could reach the birth of his first child.

John Hagenstede received a call, while at the Britain’s Got Talent auditions in Scotland, from his wife saying she was in labour.

He explained: "We looked up every possible option of getting me home and I was devastated when I realised the only option was waiting and getting a flight in the morning.

“I knew I would miss the birth of my first child.

But luckily Simon stepped in and offered to take John with him on his private jet, which was already heading to Luton.

Alongside Simon, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon, John travelled in luxury.

He said: "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."