Simon Cowell 'father of love child with New York socialite' Lauren Silverman

Simon Cowell has been rocked by a baby bombshell after it was claimed he is set to become a father for the first time after allegedly getting a friend’s wife pregnant.

New York socialite Lauren Silverman is said to be ‘ten weeks’ along with the TV mogul’s love child after the pair became close, US media claimed.

The 36-year-old alleged mother-to-be is still married to The X Factor boss’s close pal Andrew Silverman.

‘Lauren and Andrew have been unhappy in their marriage for some time, and their divorce has been in the works for a while,’ an insider told Us Magazine.

‘As their marriage deteriorated, she and Simon became close.’

Close: Although her real estate mogul husband was just a mere matter of feet away (far left), the striking brunette appeared to throw caution to the wind as she tenderly ran her hands through the hair of the X Factor boss

Friendly: Both Lauren and her husband Andrew appeared to be close to the music boss as they enjoyed a Caribbean jaunt on board his luxury yacht some 18 months ago

Jolly holiday: Enjoying a new year break in St, Barths, the trio seemed to be in high spirits as they sat on-board Cowell's luxury yacht soaking up the sun as the sipped orange juice

Amorous: It wasn't long until the property entrepreneur got some quality time with his wife, with the tables tuing as he tenderly cupped Lauren's bottom as Cowell looked on

Snap happy: The pair even appeared to be leaning in for a photograph together at one point

Fun in the sun: Following their playful display, Lauren hopped up off the lounger, and appeared to bend down to treat the star to a friendly peck

There is no suggestion that Cowell caused the break-up of the marriage or got close to Lauren while she was still in a relationship with her husband.

Cowell’s spokesman Max Clifford is yet to comment on the allegations and has reverted all calls on the ‘very sensitive issue’ to Si’s US legal team.

The pair were spotted in the back of his limo together after going to see The Mousetrap in the West End together in March. Their theatre date came after being spotted on holiday together in St Barts last summer.

Silverman draws a striking resemblance to his ex-fiancée, Afghan make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy.

It is understood Silverman’s marriage is over but she is yet to divorce Cowell’s friend.

Cowell, who is worth $340 million, recently changed his stance on having kids. He once vowed: ‘God, no. I couldn’t have children. If I had them here drawing on the walls I’d go nuts.’

But recently he said he was coming round to the idea of mini-Cowells but was scared he missed his chance.

He said: ‘I do really, really like kids, because I can talk to them and listen to them. The problem has always been how much time you need to devote to bringing up kids. I’ve always dedicated all my life to work, and at 52, I’ve probably missed the opportunity.’