It is a sad story and a tragic story,” Andrew’s brother, Alexander, told The Post. In his biography, Sweet Revenge: The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell , Bower noted that there were a number of high-octane glamour women who were competing for Cowell’s attention, but that Lauren was ‘his closest confidante’. Alexander's comments came as it was reported that Andrew had made the unusual choice to name Cowell as a co-respondent in the divorce papers he filed in the Manhattan Supreme Court two weeks ago, citing adultery as the reason for ending the marriage. That means Cowell, 53, risks being hauled to the witness stand to reveal his finances — he is said to be worth about $350 million — in addition to the sordid details of his affair with Silverman. “I assume it’s to embarrass them and get them to settle.” 
 
 Cowell and Lauren Silverman had met on vacation seven years ago at the exclusive Sandy Lane resort in Barbados. The married Silvermans and the engaged Cowell and Hussainy were even photographed frolicking together on the X-Factor judge’s yacht in St. Barth’s in January 2012 as if everything was fine and faithful — even though by then their extramarital treachery was in flower, a friend of Lauren’s said. Her friends say she’s “overjoyed” by the pregnancy and Cowell can’t wait to be a father. “He’s just an average guy from a real- estate family,” said one realty source. Holiday: Cowell was regularly joined on breaks by Lauren and her husband Andrew - seen here with the mogul in St Barts in January 2012 Bonded: The trio looked very cosy as they lay together on the deck of the boat during the 2012 break Meanwhile, Cowell's mother, Julie, 87, seemed thrilled at the prospect of becoming a grandmother, telling The Sun: 'I've not heard anything officially. It’s wonderful.” 
 
 Rosy Davis, who is the wife of Lauren’s father, Steven, told Britain’s Daily Mail, “We are all excited for the baby. On Wednesday night, Lauren’s stepmother confirmed the baby news, calling it ‘beautiful’ and a ‘blessing’. We feel blessed.” 
 
 Close friends of the Silvermans say the real issue is who will care for their little boy.
– More evidence that Simon Cowell really is expecting a love child with a (presumably former) friend's wife? In divorce papers filed two weeks ago, Andrew Silverman names Cowell as a co-respondent and says the divorce from wife Lauren is based on adultery, the New York Post reports. What exactly does that mean? "It’s really a signal to the spouse who cheated that the wronged spouse is very angry and that it’s going to be a very nasty, scorched-earth, high-profile litigation," says a divorce attorney. Another top attorney agrees that the move is "very nasty," so expect this story to drag on for a while yet. Lauren "is a total gold digger," one friend tells the Post; another adds that her pregnancy by Cowell "was by design." Contrary to initial reports, she was not estranged from her husband when she started seeing Cowell, friends say; in fact, Andrew had just upgraded her engagement ring with a 10-karat diamond. All the dirty details could end up being aired on the witness stand, as Cowell might be forced to testify. Sources tell the Daily Mail he's hired top LA attorney Marty Singer, and in case you were wondering about his mental state regarding impending fatherhood, he's reportedly "freaked out." Unless you trust the Post's sources more, in which case he's "thrilled."