Simon Cowell is reportedly engaged to girlfriend Lauren Silverman after an eight-year romance.
The music mogul, 62, is said to have popped the question to Lauren, 44, on the couple's recent Barbados getaway.
A source told The Sun: '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.'
Simon Cowell 'ENGAGED' to Lauren Silverman: Music mogul, 62, 'secretly proposes to long-term partner, 44, on Barbados holiday' (pictured at the Shooting Star ball in November)
The pair were said to have been joined by their son Eric, seven, and Lauren's son Adam, 16, from a previous relationship when Simon proposed.
The insider added: '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.'
It comes after Simon said that his romance with Lauren is 'still alive' having realised they still 'enjoy each other's company' after months of being holed up together during the Covid lockdown.
Simon, who shares son Eric, seven, with Lauren, also confirmed that despite its axe earlier this year, he is hoping The X Factor will return in the near future.
Speaking to OK! after hosting his annual Together For Short Lives charity ball, Simon gushed that his romance with Lauren was still going strong, after their cosy appearance on the red carpet.
Asked whether their relationship was still alive, he said: 'I guess so! Covid-19 was the real test. Like everyone, we were in lockdown for a long time and that's when you realise whether or not you actually enjoy each other's company or not.
'And we really really did. So to answer your question... yes, the romance is still alive. We're closer than ever.'
Exciting: The music mogul also confirmed that he is hopeful that The X Factor will return in the future, after it was reportedly axed by ITV earlier this year
While Simon praised for Lauren for always maintaining an active role in his charity ventures, he insisted he does his fair share of the childcare
