Sunshine and sand: How music mogul Simon Cowell spent Christmas Day

It’s become an annual Christmas tradition for music boss Simon Cowell. Rather than spend the festive season at home in chilly Britain, he decamps to Barbados to spend it with family and friends in the sun in Barbados.

This year was no exception as Mr Cowell was spotted relaxing, enjoying Christmas Day on the beach with his partner Lauren Silverman, and their cute son Eric. As well as Lauren’s mother Carole Davis, the family were clearly pleased to be able to spend some downtime together after a busy year for Mr Cowell, who returned to judge the British X Factor show.

Stroll

Mr Cowell, dressed in a pair of blue swimming shorts, could be seen strolling along the beach with his beloved pet terriers, Squiddly and Diddly, while Lauren and her mum looked after little Eric.

Meanwhile, Ms Silverman opted for a teal coloured Bardot style mini dress with a panama hat to keep off the sun’s rays. Meanwhile, her mum Carole showed off her fantastic figure in a pair of white shorts and coordinated vest.

Eric, two, was carried along the beach, perhaps feeling a little tired following the excitement of Christmas morning. Meanwhile Mr Cowell decided to leave his family on the beach for a little while, donning a life jacket to whizz across the waves on a jet ski.