Lauren Silverman has heated exchange with Simon Cowell outside X Factor studios
Music mogul's partner looked far from impressed as the couple arrived at studios in London with son Eric
SIMON Cowell appeared to be in the dog house with partner Lauren Silverman as the pair arrived at the X Factor studios.
The music mogul is gearing up for the first week of live shows this weekend, but before he could fully focus his attention on the contestants taking part, he had his girlfriend of three years to deal with.
As the couple exited their car, Lauren appeared to be giving the 56-year-old a stern talking to, with a face like thunder.
Hiding her eyes behind a pair of large sunglasses, Lauren's expression still couldn't be hidden, and her body language appeared to back up the fact she was miffed with her partner about something.
However Simon didn't seem too fazed by what was going on, smiling and giving the peace sign to waiting photographers as he made his way into the studios.
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Thankfully the couple's son Eric, two, didn't witness the tense exchange between his parents, as he entered the studios with a nanny, sporting a big smile as he walked along.
The toddler looked super cute in a navy gilet, jumper and jeans as he held hands with the assistant, and was clearly excited to be joining his dad on the set to see the finalists rehearse their songs for the first live show.
His parents' heated exchange comes just days after they were spotted enjoying a raucous night out together ahead of Simon's birthday on Friday.
Lauren looked a lot happier as she smiled alongside the birthday boy, stunning onlookers in a black one shouldered dress which clung to her curves.
Meanwhile Simon was also in good spirits, sporting a black jumper and jeans.