The couple couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they lavished each other with affection for the first time since the news of Lauren’s pregnancy broke a month ago.
Simon looked relaxed and happy as Lauren curled her body around his and nuzzled her face into his chest.
It was only a matter of time before the 36-year-old, who reached a divorce agreement with her real estate husband two weeks ago, rolled over to lie on top of him to caress Cowell’s face with her hands.
The usually stone-faced music mogul wrapped a protective arm around the mother of his child, who is expected to give birth in February.
Lauren arrived in Nice on Wednesday, reportedly ‘excited’ to see Cowell for the first time in weeks.
Cowell promptly joined her after attending the premiere of One Direction’s ‘This Is Us’ film in London.
He took to the red carpet to speak out about his impending fatherhood for the first time since the pregnancy news was made public, admitting:
‘Things are changing in my life right now, for the better. I’m proud to be a dad.’
Over the past few days the pair have been spotted walking along a beach holding hands, kissing in full view of the public on a road and often hugging each other.
Could it be love for Mr Cowell?!