COWELL’S MUM THROWS ENGAGEMENT DENIAL INTO DOUBT
SIMON COWELL’s mother has spoken of her joy over her son’s engagement - e= ven though a representative for the AMERICAN IDOL judge dismissed the rep= orts.
The music mogul sparked speculation he had proposed to Mezhgan Hussainy= after she was snapped sporting a diamond band on her ring finger followi= ng an intimate Valentine’s Day date with Cowell last Sunday (14Feb10).
The Brit’s longtime publicist Max Clifford later insisted the stories w= ere false - claiming he had spoken to Cowell and the star had denied aski= ng for Hussainy’s hand in marriage.
However, Cowell’s mum, Julie, has thrown the denial into doubt after te= lling reporters she is "thrilled" about her 50 year old son’s plans to ma= rry.
She allegedly tells Britain’s The Sun newspaper, "I’m delighted that he= ’s finally settled down. I feel as a mother, and like all parents do, tha= t when their sons get to a certain age, particularly 50, we want to see t= hem settled with a good woman. I could never really see Simon being commi= tted like he is now.
"I’m so, so happy that Simon is getting married. I’m absolutely thrille= d. He’s very contented with her. She’s a lovely woman and I’m delighted t= hat he’s so happy. I thought I would have departed from this world before= Simon got married. I’m so happy he’s committed to this girl. I think tur= ning 50 made him realise it was time to get married and start a family. S= he’s perfect for him. She’s very beautiful and she’s got a lovely persona= lity."
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