SIMON Cowell has showed the world his soft side after posting a sweet message to the One Direction lads on their tenth anniversary.
The music mogul rarely posts on social media - but took the opportunity to send the boyband a heartfelt handshake. Simon Cowell made a rare appearance on Twitter last night to wish One Direction a happy 10-year anniversary.
The music supremo who put the boyband together on The X Factor a decade ago, wrote: "Today is a very special day. I was lucky enough to meet five guys.
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