The Love Factor! Simon Cowell and his pregnant girlfriend Lauren Silverman look the picture of happiness lying on the sand in Barbados

By Colette Fahy and Cassie Carpenter

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It would be tough to find a picture of Simon Cowell looking any happier than he did with his pregnant girlfriend on a Bajan beach on New Year's Eve.

The music mogul was stretched out on the sand with Lauren Silverman, both with matching smiles on their faces.

The couple are enjoying one last break together in Barbados before their bundle of joy arrives and for a man who looked as if he would never settle down, Cowell looked every bit the besotted partner and father-to-be.

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All smiles: Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman look the picture of happiness on the beach in Barbados

All smiles: Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman look the picture of happiness on the beach in Barbados

They'll be welcoming their first child together in February but for now Simon and Lauren are savouring their alone time.

They took a romantic stroll on the beach together on Tuesday, walking hand in hand as they soaked up the sunshine near their One Sandy Lane resort.

However, they are not entirely alone of course, for Simon has invited his usual crowd made up of Sinitta, Terri Seymour and her boyfriend, and Paul McKenna.

Sinitta joined Simon for a go on a jetski, but opted to wear a mask to protect her face from the sun, and any splash back from the ocean.

Happy as larry: SImon has never looked so good, and clearly impending fatherhood has helped that

Happy as larry: SImon has never looked so good, and clearly impending fatherhood has helped that

They're certainly not camera shy! The couple laid back on the sand on New Year's Eve

They're certainly not camera shy! The couple laid back on the sand on New Year's Eve

Who saw this one coming? In January 2013 no one could have guessed that Simon Cowell would close out the year as a father-to-be

Who saw this one coming? In January 2013 no one could have guessed that Simon Cowell would close out the year as a father-to-be

Simon wore his favourite pair of patterned board shorts and once again showed off the toned abs and developed pecs he is so proud of.

His lover looked beautiful in a bathing suit and see-through sarong which showed off her shapely legs. 

Baby moon: The onetime confirmed bachelor is enjoying a baby moon with his pregnant girlfriend in Barbados

Baby moon: The onetime confirmed bachelor is enjoying a baby moon with his pregnant girlfriend in Barbados

Cheeky: Lauren enjoyed a cheeky feel of Simon's bum as the couple strolled on the beach

Cheeky: Lauren enjoyed a cheeky feel of Simon's bum as the couple strolled on the beach

Content: Lauren and Simon looked the picture of domestic bliss as they enjoyed some alone time before the birth of their son in February

Content: Lauren and Simon looked the picture of domestic bliss as they enjoyed some alone time before the birth of their son in February

The beautiful brunette showed off her huge baby bump as she walked along with her partner.

They later lay down on the beach together where they appeared to be deep in conversation, no doubt discussing the huge upheavals which have changed their lives in 2013.

Simon started 2013 as a confirmed bachelor, while Lauren was happily married to his pal Andrew Silverman.

From here to eternity: Lauren and Simon looked one step away from performing a scene out of From Here to Eternity

From here to eternity: Lauren and Simon looked one step away from performing a scene out of From Here to Eternity

Discussing baby names? Simon wants to call the tot after himself but Lauren may have other plans

Discussing baby names? Simon wants to call the tot after himself but Lauren may have other plans

Tired: Simon looked like he was having trouble staying awake but he will have to get used to sleepless nights when the baby comes along

Tired: Simon looked like he was having trouble staying awake but he will have to get used to sleepless nights when the baby comes along

Proud girlfriend: Lauren sat on the beach and watched Simon while he took off on the jet ski

Proud girlfriend: Lauren sat on the beach and watched Simon while he took off on the jet ski

Ever safety conscious, Simon was seen donning a life jacket while flashing his pearly whites as he smiled at his companions

He was also sporting dark, aviator sunglasses, a style favourite, before heading out for an adrenaline fix on the crystal clear waters.

The star clearly hadn't got bored of the activity, after indulging earlier in the week after posing for a number of photos with fans.

Fit at 54: Simon Cowell showed off his toned physique as he hit the beach in Barbados on Monday

Fit at 54: Simon Cowell showed off his toned physique as he hit the beach in Barbados on Monday

Frugal guy: Simon has been wearing the same swimming shorts that he wore last year in Barbados

Frugal guy: Simon has been wearing the same swimming shorts that he wore last year in Barbados

Off he goes again: Life jacket on, Simon jumps on his Yamaha jetski

Off he goes again: Life jacket on, Simon jumps on his Yamaha jetski

However, Lauren and Andrew, who have a son Adam, split before she started dating Simon and her divorce settlement has now been agreed upon and all parties have moved on.

Meanwhile on Monday, Cowell looked toned when he was spotted enjoying a day at the beach on Monday, in a pair of white swimming shorts.

Pregnant girlfriend Lauren was nowhere in sight when the TV mogul headed out for a jet ski ride.

We know who it is! Even with the mask on, one could tell it was Sinitta on that jetski

We know who it is! Even with the mask on, one could tell it was Sinitta on that jetski

Full throttle: The former singer had a lot of power between her legs, engine power that is

Full throttle: The former singer had a lot of power between her legs, engine power that is

Where are the kids? Sinitta flew out to Barbados with her two children

Where are the kids? Sinitta flew out to Barbados with her two children

The X Factor USA judge was rumoured to have bought an engagement ring and drafted a pre-nuptial agreement before embarking on his annual holiday.

But what was thought to have been a 'babymoon' with Lauren, might turn out to be an 'imminent' beach wedding.

According to the Daily Star, the five-time Emmy nominee planned to tie the knot with the Manhattan socialite at the island's luxurious One Sandy Lane.

Flying solo: There was no sign of Simon's pregnant girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, as Simon stood on the beach with pal Sir Philip Green's yacht in the background

Flying solo: There was no sign of Simon's pregnant girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, as Simon stood on the beach with pal Sir Philip Green's yacht in the background

Father-to-be: The couple are enjoying some time away together ahead of the birth of their first child in February

Father-to-be: The couple are enjoying some time away together ahead of the birth of their first child in February

The bride and groom? Simon Cowell was rumoured to be marrying his pregnant girlfriend Lauren Silverman during an 'imminent' beach wedding in Barbados Saturday

The bride and groom? Simon was rumoured to be marrying Lauren during an 'imminent' beach wedding

Sources at the posh resort claimed that employees were asked to sign confidentiality agreements for the 'hush hush' function.

'We've heard Simon has arranged some sort of ceremony,' a resort guest told the newspaper.

'But everyone has been kept guessing and it's believed it could be some sort of blessing before the baby arrives. But you never know, it's all so secretive that everyone could be caught on the hop by a surprise wedding.'

Simon had reportedly already got a marriage licence from a Barbados magistrates court, and had invited a large group of close friends to the Caribbean isle.

Nice day for a white wedding? The 54-year-old reportedly planned to tie the knot with the 36-year-old Manhattan socialite at the island's luxurious One Sandy Lane

Nice day for a white wedding? The star reportedly planned to tie the knot with the 36-year-old socialite at the island's luxurious One Sandy Lane

'We've heard Simon has arranged some sort of ceremony': Sources at the posh Sandy Lane Hotel claimed that employees were asked to sign confidentiality agreements for the 'hush hush' function

'We've heard Simon has arranged some sort of ceremony': Sources at the posh Sandy Lane Hotel claimed that employees were asked to sign confidentiality agreements

Picturesque: The English presenter reportedly already got a marriage license from a Barbados magistrates court, and he's invited a large group of close friends to the Caribbean isle

Picturesque: The English presenter reportedly already got a marriage licence from a Barbados magistrates court, and he's invited a large group of close friends to the Caribbean isle

Two of Cowell's amicable exes - singer Sinitta and model Terri Seymour - are there as well as his agent pal Jonathan Shalit and wife Katrina.

The music mogul and his brunette baby-mama were spotted taking a romantic stroll on the sand Friday.

It was also alleged that Lauren has arranged a special make-up session to contour her face to look slimmer for the function.

Settling down? The music mogul and his brunette baby-mama - who's due to give birth to their son on February 28 - were spotted taking a romantic stroll on the sand Friday
Settling down? The music mogul and his brunette baby-mama - who's due to give birth to their son on February 28 - were spotted taking a romantic stroll on the sand Friday

Settling down? The music mogul and his brunette baby-mama were spotted taking a romantic stroll on the sand on Friday

No wedding bling yet! It was also alleged that Lauren has arranged a special make-up session to contour her face to look slimmer for the function

No wedding bling yet! It was also alleged that Lauren has arranged a special make-up session to contour her face to look slimmer for the function

Making it official? Simon - whose net worth is $400 million - allegedly drafted a pre-nuptial agreement before Christmas and 'made significant changes to his will and life insurance policies'

Making it official? Simon - whose net worth is $400 million - allegedly drafted a pre-nuptial agreement before Christmas and 'made significant changes to his will and life insurance policies'

Back in November, People magazine claimed that Simon had already bought an engagement ring and was planning a 'special holiday proposal.'

The Daily Star claim that he drafted the pre-nuptial agreement before Christmas and 'made significant changes to his will and life insurance policies.'

But a source close to Cowell said to Mail Online: 'Simon has no plans to marry at the moment.'

It's hard to believe that only a year ago, Silverman was still married to her husband Andrew.

Naught minx: Lauren's ex-husband Andew Silverman - pictured with the couple last year - cited adultery as the reason for their divorce and named The X Factor star as a 'co-correspondent'

Naughty minx: Lauren's ex-husband Andew Silverman - pictured with the couple last year - cited adultery as the reason for their divorce and named The X Factor star as a 'co-correspondent'

Her first husband: The former couple's divorce was finalised December 6, which granted them joint custody of their eight-year-old son

Her first husband: The former couple's divorce was finalised December 6, which granted them joint custody of their eight-year-old son

The 37-year-old real-estate developer cited adultery as the reason for the split and named The X Factor star as a 'correspondent.'

The former couple's divorce was finalised December 6, which granted them joint custody of their eight-year-old son.

Cowell will begin surveying auditions for the eighth season of Britain's Got Talent on January 18.

And the fourth season of The X Factor will also premiere next year on Fox.

Back to work: Cowell will begin surveying auditions for the eighth season of Britain's Got Talent on January 18

Back to work: Cowell will begin surveying auditions for the eighth season of Britain's Got Talent on January 18

Busy judge: And the fourth season of The X Factor will also premiere next year on Fox

Busy judge: And the fourth season of The X Factor will also premiere next year on Fox

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oh how the tide has turned!

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How long can that man hold his breath

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Who cares about this ridiculous couple? His sell by is long overdue.

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He might looked relaxed now but lets see how he looks at the end March, after a few sleepless nights with baby Cowell!

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She is one clingly woman. She always looks like she's hanging on to him for dear life and smiling as if she's saying, "Look who I caught." I agree with the other commenter that she's basically set herself up for life by having the child, as I don't see him sticking around long when something that demands more attention than him comes along.

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Did anyone else notice that he has trimmed his stomach hair to look like a 6-pack - What an idiot..!

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And this is as good as he could do? Don't think so.

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Yuck.

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She and her husband had separated before she started dating Cowell?, really?...

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There's something cold and miserable about those top pictures. As for Lauren, she need never work again. Simon should have had a word with Eddie Murphy, Mel Gibson and so many other famous millionaires who paid the price because they didn't think.

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