Simon Cowell already proposed to his long-time partner Lauren Silverman in December 2021. But despite the happy news, rumors have it his now-fiancé only forced him due to the threat that she will destroy his career.

In Touch made a claim against Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman. It alleged the music mogul is "hiding a secret from his past," which his soon-to-be wife knows.

The gossip magazine said it was a shock that the 62-year-old TV personality made a romantic proposal after having a long relationship and a child together. A so-called source revealed that his partner pushed the idea of marriage and he didn't like it.

"Simon was not happy," the insider said. So why did he do it? An alleged exclusive source discovered "The X Factor UK" judge has "a very dark secret in his past and Lauren Silverman knows it."

If this secret comes out, it will destroy Simon Cowell. With that being said, he can't take the risk. The tipster continued that only the entrepreneur's inner circle knows his so-called "terrible secret."

There are also claims that he has damaging photos about this matter in his vault. Despite that, the 44-year-old socialite finds it not a problem as long as she already has a ring on her finger.

So even though Simon Cowell doesn't enjoy her company enough to marry her, tying the knot makes him assured that his secret will stay safe. Suggest quickly slams this report, questioning the publication why it doesn't reveal the alleged secret if it knows it.

It will surely be a major story that many will read. It has been known that Lauren Silverman left her first husband to be with Simon Cowell and they started to have an affair that lasted for years.

Not only that, but they also have a kid, who is now seven years old. Despite the big scandal, this issue has never affected Simon Cowell's career at all. So, it only means that In Touch's article is just a "bait-and-switch" for hinting at a secret that it doesn't reveal.

Meanwhile, the couple in question got engaged on Christmas Eve in Barbados, where they first met. The two went on a walk on the beach together and Simon Cowell surprised his lady love when he proposed.

A source told People they are both happy with the engagement. Despite the rumors, it is not a surprise that Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman are about to get married.