Simon Cowell engaged to long term partner Lauren Silverman

Simon Cowell proposed to his long term girlfriend Lauren Silverman on Christmas Eve.

While on vacation in Barbados, Simon asked Lauren to marry him in front of their seven-year-old son, Eric, and step-son Adam, from Lauren’s first marriage,

A source revealed to The Sun newspaper “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.”