SIMON Cowell’s fiancee Lauren has revealed that being pregnant while married to her ex husband was ‘one of the hardest times of her life’.
The pair, who met way back in 2004 on holiday in Barbados, were first romantically linked together in 2013.
Lauren and her ex property tycoon Andrew Silverman started dating in the early 2000s, tied the knot in 2003 and welcomed their son Adam, 20, into the world in 2006.
Entrepreneur Lauren became pregnant with music mogul Simon’s child in 2013 and went on to welcome their son Eric, 12, into the world in February 2014.
This led to Lauren and Andrew’s divorce being finalised in November 2013.
Speaking on the Happy Mum podcast, host Giovanna Fletcher asked Lauren: “So, what was it like finding out you were pregnant with Eric?”
Lauren admitted: “There are so many emotions that went with that, because it was the end of my marriage, obviously.
“It was one of the hardest times of my life, because, I don’t want to say regretful, because I don’t regret anything…
“Do I wish it had happened a different way… of course I do.”
She added: “But I think everything happens for a reason.
“It was just one of those moments where I knew it was right and that was what I wanted and that Simon was the person I wanted to spend my life with.
“And so, however we got there, I just believed that it was meant to be.”
She also opened up about her relationship with her ex now.
Lauren told Giovanna: “When I got divorced, it wasn’t a great situation at all. It was terrible.
“I feel really proud to say that we are many years past that point. My ex and I, we do have a very nice relationship.”
Simon and Lauren took their relationship to the next step back in 2021.
The Sun exclusively revealed that Simon got down on one knee in Barbados.
A source told us at the time: “Simon and Lauren are ridiculously, nauseatingly in love – incredibly, lockdown brought them closer than ever.
“Lauren was absolutely stunned and never in a million years expected Simon to pop the question. She burst into tears – happy tears – and obviously said ‘yes’ straight away.
“It was important to Simon that the kids were there too, as he adores them both and the family they’ve become.
“Lauren has been Simon’s rock over these past few years – supporting him when he broke his back, and through thick and thin generally. They make a wonderful couple.
“Whilst Simon never thought he was the marrying type, he’s realised he’s met the woman of his dreams – and couldn’t be happier. In the words of Beyoncé, it was time to put a ring on it.”