SIMON Cowell has posed for a shirtless snap with fiancee Lauren Silverman – as she reflected on how ‘isolating’ New Year can be after quitting alcohol.

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Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman attending a celebration for "Simon Cowell: The Next Act" docuseries.Lauren Silverman has shared a post about how ‘isolating’ New Year can be after quitting alcoholCredit: Getty Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman pose by a pool.Lauren posed for a loved up snap with shirtless fiance Simon to celebrate New YearCredit: instagram/@laurenmichellecowell Lauren Silverman attending a friends and family celebration for the docuseries "Simon Cowell: The Next Act".Lauren, 48, has spent two New Year’s sober and shared her thoughts on it in an Instagram Stories postCredit: Getty Text post by laurenmichellecow about celebrating New Year's Eve without alcohol.Lauren said it was ‘worth it’ despite it being difficult during times like Christmas and New Year

While since 2021, sources say they have not married in secret.

But while she is still waiting to walk down the aisle with , her latest post saw her giving thanks for their relationship.

In the picture, Lauren wore a simple, chic black outfit and sunglasses as she wrapped her arms around Simon’s shirtless waist.

Simon showed off his trim physique in a pair of pale blue board shorts as they posed by the swimming pool at their home.

In the caption, Lauren wrote: “Grateful for who I get to stand next to as one year ends and another begins.

“Happy New Year everyone. May this be an ending that leads to something beautiful.”

She then shared a separate post on her Instagram Stories where she talked about being sober around the festivities.

Lauren wrote her words against a backdrop of a beach at sunset, and said: “This is my second New Year’s Eve without alcohol.

“Sometimes nights like this can feel difficult and isolating. Especially when you’re the only one not drinking on a celebratory night.

“But it’s so worth it. If you’re trying, struggling or just thinking about it – I see you. I know how it feels and you’ve got this.”

She concluded: “Here’s to a new year of clarity, presence, strength and feeling good in your own skin. One day at a time.”

The couple have been together for 15 years and share 11-year-old son, Eric.

Lauren has stepped into the limelight a bit more in recent months, as she appeared alongside Simon in his series, The Next Act.

A friend of the family previously told us: “Initially she was reluctant to be a part of it, but the crew were everywhere and in the end it was impossible to avoid.

Lauren Silverman, Simon Cowell, and Eric Cowell on a beach in Barbados.The couple share 11-year-old son Eric togetherCredit: laurenmichellecowell/Instagram Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman attending a celebration for "Simon Cowell: The Next Act" docuseries.Lauren recently launched her Instagram and took Simon’s nameCredit: Getty

“It was only fair to viewers to show the ‘real’ Lauren and Simon — warts ’n’ all.

“People will get to see first-hand just how big a part of Simon’s life she is, and what a brilliantly real couple they actually are.”