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Simon Cowell's stunning girlfriend Lauren Silverman steps in as he is forced to pull out of his own charity ball due to illness

Published: 19:09 EST, 1 June 2016 | Updated: 21:04 EST, 1 June 2016

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Her partner is the patron for the Together For Short Lives children's charity.

So Lauren Silverman made a special effort on Wednesday night when was forced to step in for host Simon Cowell at his own fundraising event in London.

Making her man proud, the 38-year-old mother-of-two put in a solo appearance in place of the X Factor judge, 56, who pulled out of the Together For Short Lives Midsummer Ball at the last minute, due to illness.

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Representing her man: Lauren Silverman made sure she represented Simon Cowell well as she arrived at the glamorous Together For Short Lives Midsummer Ball event in London on Wednesday

Simon, who was named as a patron for the charity in 2009, was too sick to attend, with a spokesperson confirming that he was bed-ridden with the flu.

A source close to the star told The Mirror: 'He wouldn't miss this event unless he was feeling really ill, the charity means a great deal to him.'

MailOnline has contacted a representative for Simon Cowell for further comment.

In his absence, Lauren dazzled in a floor-length black dress and matching choker, adding a bit of expensive sparkle to her outfit with a pair of show-stopping diamond drop earrings and a diamond bracelet.

The American beauty completed her sleek outfit with a pair of gold sandals and a small woven box clutch.

Ill: The 38-year-old mother-of-two put in a solo appearance in place of the X Factor judge, who was due to host the Together For Short Lives Midsummer Ball fundraiser

Glam: Lauren dazzled in a floor-length black dress and matching choker, adding a bit of expensive sparkle to her outfit with a pair of show-stopping diamond drop earrings and a diamond bracelet

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Dazzling: The American beauty completed her sleek outfit with a pair of gold sandals and a small woven box clutch

Appearing flawless, her make-up was contoured to perfection and she worked the flicked eyeliner look and nude lipstick.

Lauren's trademark glossy raven locks were blow-dried to within an inch of their life, hanging elegantly in a chic half up- half down look.

Alesha Dixon also put in an appearance, looking breathtaking in a bright silk ball gown, cinched in at the waist with a chic metal belt.

Featuring an intricate design, the calf-length dress featured a front slit showing off her toned thighs.

Solo: Lauren's trademark glossy raven locks were blow-dried to within an inch of their life, hanging elegantly in a chic half up- half down look

The 37-year-old former Mis-Teeq star kept her accessories simple, tying her blonde hair into a sleek ponytail.

The mother-of-one attended the event with partner of four years Azuka Ononye, the father of her two-year-old daughter Azura Sienna.

Alesha's Britain's Got Talent boss, Simon, is a key figure in helping the children's charity raise funds for young people with life-shortening conditions.

Scandalous: Alesha Dixon also put in an appearance, looking breathtaking in a bright silk ball gown, cinched in at the waist with a chic metal belt

He became a Patron in 2009 and has visited numerous children’s hospices including; Shooting Star CHASE, Richard House Children’s Hospice, Chestnut Tree House and Haven House and also hosted children at The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent studios.

Together For Short Lives describe Simon as a key supporter of their annual fundraising and awareness week, Children’s Hospice Week.

He also secured The X Factor charity single for us in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 which raised significant funds for seriously ill children and their families.