The married socialite
expecting Simon Cowell’s baby was accused of being a ‘gold digger’ on Thursday. Lauren Silverman has
allegedly issued the X Factor boss with a string of outrageous demands, telling
him she wants marriage and her own reality TV show before she will allow him
access to the child.
She smiled for the cameras
as she made her first public appearance since news of the unplanned pregnancy
broke on Wednesday morning.
In a an official statement on Thursday, Lauren said: 'I am
committed to sorting things out with Andrew as amicably as possible to ensure
the well-being of our son. I would hope for some space and privacy in order to
work through this.'
Her lawyers, Robert Cohen
and Bernard Clair of Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Thorpe LLP, added: 'We are
working to resolve this situation in a fair and reasonable way that protects
the best interests of our client and her son.'
Mrs Silverman, 36, had
been holed up with her mother Carole and seven-year-old son Adam at the
£2.5million family home in the Hamptons, New York. Mrs Silverman, who is said
to be ten weeks pregnant, was wearing a white linen blouse which seemed to hint
at a slight bump underneath.
In contrast, Cowell, 53,
appeared upset as he left a television studio 2,500 miles away in Los Angeles.
He also refused to answer questions about the baby. It has now emerged that Mrs
Silverman’s husband, Andrew, has cited Cowell in divorce papers.
The move, clearly designed
to embarrass Cowell, could potentially force him to reveal details of the
alleged affair in court.
Mrs Silverman is accused in the papers of adultery
with Cowell and of being ‘cruel and inhuman’ towards her husband.
In a statement Mr
Silverman said: 'My top priority is protecting my seven year old son while
working to resolve all outstanding issues with my wife. Hopefully people
can respect the interest of our child during this process.'
Meanwhile his
brother, Alexander, said what had unfolded in the last few days was ‘an
unbelievable story of betrayal. It is a sad story and a tragic story’.
And a friend claimed that
the Silvermans were far from being an ‘estranged couple’, as has been
suggested. It is claimed Mr Silverman, a real-estate developer and millionaire
casino owner, recently upgraded his wife’s engagement ring with a ten-carat
diamond.
Yesterday Mrs Silverman
was accused of issuing Cowell with a string of demands – but the claims made
against her are alleged to have come from Cowell’s supporters, so could be
designed to win favour for the multi-millionaire.
A source claimed: ‘Lauren
is now going around telling people that she will be in charge of all his
[Cowell’s] properties around the world and has demanded a country home in the
Cotswolds.
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