Simon Cowell is seen stepping out for a stroll alone after ‘heated discussion with Lauren Silverman’

Simon Cowell is seen stepping out for a stroll by himself after engaging in a ‘heated discussion with partner Lauren Silverman’ while out with their son Eric

On Friday last week he was seen having what appeared to be a heated discussion with his partner Lauren Silverman in the street. 

And Simon Cowell seemed to choose to enjoy a stroll by himself on Thursday as he got some fresh air in London without his partner, 43, and son Eric, seven.

The music mogul, 61, kept off the winter chill by wrapping up in a black padded jacket that he wore over a simple black T-shirt. 

Outing: Simon Cowell was seen stepping out for a stroll by himself on Thursday in London after engaging in a ‘heated discussion with partner Lauren Silverman’ while out with their son Eric

Simon completed his look by wearing a pair of denim jeans, which he teamed with comfy black trainers.

The head X Factor judge also wore a black face mask amid the coronavirus crisis, though he kept it below his chin for most of the stroll. 

Last week, Simon was pictured having what appeared to be a heated discussion in the street with his partner Lauren during a dog walk with Eric. 

In the pictures, Simon and Lauren appeared deep in discussion, with the socialite gesticulating animatedly to get her point across. 

Casual: The music mogul, 61, kept off the winter chill by wrapping up in a black padded jacket that he wore over a simple black T-shirt

Casual: The music mogul, 61, kept off the winter chill by wrapping up in a black padded jacket that he wore over a simple black T-shirt

Going solo: Simon got some fresh air without his partner, 43, and son Eric, seven, on Friday last week he was pictured having what appeared to be a heated discussion with Lauren

Going solo: Simon got some fresh air without his partner, 43, and son Eric, seven, on Friday last week he was pictured having what appeared to be a heated discussion with Lauren

At one point, Lauren walked in front of Simon who reached out a hand as if to stop her and to continue the conversation.

Lauren, who was clad in a black padded jacket and a beanie, held her hand up to her face as if she had enough of talking, and Simon walked behind her to take a phone call. 

Eric, meanwhile, focused on their beloved Yorkshire Terrier and held the lead in one hand and a face mask in the other.  

Tense: In the pictures, Simon and Lauren appeared deep in discussion, with the socialite gesticulating animatedly to get her point across (pictured together in November 2019)

Tense: In the pictures, Simon and Lauren appeared deep in discussion, with the socialite gesticulating animatedly to get her point across (pictured together in November 2019)

According to onlookers, the pair appeared to be ‘very fraught’ and walked at a distance to each other following the conversation.    

A passer-by told The Sun: ‘Simon started to walk off and Lauren was walking behind him. Then he stopped and they seemed to be rowing. Simon had a face like thunder. 

‘It appeared to be very fraught. Lauren turned to move off and Simon put out his hand as if he didn’t want her to walk off.  

‘Lauren put her hand up close to her mouth and made a gesture. Simon looked annoyed and got out his phone and started ringing someone.’

Exchange: In the photos, Lauren walked in front of Simon who reached out a hand as if to stop her and she held her hand up to her face as if she had enough of talking (pictured in 2014)

Exchange: In the photos, Lauren walked in front of Simon who reached out a hand as if to stop her and she held her hand up to her face as if she had enough of talking (pictured in 2014)

They added that both seemed ‘pretty annoyed’ and walked in the same direction but at a distance. 

However a source close to the family disputed the claims and said the couple were ‘happier than ever’. 

The pal said: ‘Simon and Lauren weren’t having a tiff at all. They are happier than ever. 

‘They have been together throughout lockdown and, with Eric, were just walking in the park – like so many families at the current time.’

A spokesperson for Simon also denied claims there was a heated discussion and told MailOnline: ‘There was no row or argument whatsoever.’ 

Simon has been with Lauren since 2013. She has another son Adam, from her marriage to Andrew Silverman. 

Claims: According to onlookers, the pair appeared to be 'very fraught' afterwards, but a spokesperson denied there was a row (pictured in 2018 with son Eric and Lauren's son Adam)

Claims: According to onlookers, the pair appeared to be ‘very fraught’ afterwards, but a spokesperson denied there was a row (pictured in 2018 with son Eric and Lauren’s son Adam)