Geekly Chic: Celebrity News: Simon Cowell Expecting Baby With Friend Lauren Silverman?!

According to Us Weekly, the talent show TV mogul is allegedly expecting a baby with friend and New York socialite Lauren Silverman.

Silverman is said to be a longtime friend of Cowell's, who is also close to her husband Andrew Silverman, Manhattan property mogul.

Speaking to the US magazine, a source said: "Lauren and Andrew have been unhappy in their marriage for some time, and their divorce has been in the works for a while... As their marriage deteriorated, she and Simon became close."

News of Cowell's impending arrival comes after the 53-year-old's outspoken views on parenthood in 2009, where he vehemently denied his intentions to start a family.

He said: "God, no. I couldn't have children. If I had them here drawing on the walls I'd go nuts... With kids, you've got a routine you can't escape from. You've got to be up at a certain time. Got to listen. When all you want to do is sit in a corner thinking."

However, since then, the X Factor star had seemed to have mellowed in his views and maybe even warmed to the idea of becoming a father. In an interview last year with AOL Music, Cowell hinted that he hadn't entirely ruled out the idea.

He said: "I do really, really like kids, because I can talk to them and listen to them. The problem has always been how much time you need to devote to bringing up kids. I've always dedicated all my life to work, and at 52, I've probably missed the opportunity."

A representative for Cowell has yet to comment on the news.