Simon Cowell takes some time out as he relaxes on luxurious super yacht

Relaxed: Simon Cowell is enjoying some time out ahead of his X Factor shows premiering later this year with a holiday in the south of France

He's going to have a busy year, with roles on the judging panels of both the UK and US version of The X Factor.
But before the programmes kick off in the autumn, Simon Cowell is making the most of a couple of weeks off with a holiday in beautiful Saint Laurent du Var, the south of France.
Dressed casually in a pair of jeans and a grey T-shirt, Cowell looked relaxed as he made his way to the luxurious super yacht he had hired for his sunshine break.
And he had every reason to be cheerful, as he was enjoying a holiday with a bevy of beauties that included glamorous supermodel Christy Turlington.

But there was only one woman Cowell had his eye on - his gorgeous fiancée Mezhgan Hussainy.

Earlier this month rumours emerged the couple had split up, but the fact they were enjoying a luxury getaway together is sure to put them to bed.

Meanwhile, it has been claimed Cowell has been getting in shape for his X Factor commitments by embarking on a smoothie diet, which has already seen him lose a stone.
A source told The Sun: 'Simon generally tries to take care of himself but after a blow-out over Christmas, he had put on weight.

Luxurious: Cowell has been enjoying himself on this impressive super yacht

A model passenger: Christy Turlington was one of the A-list guests on board

Mezhgan has even been cooking some low-calorie meals for them in the evening, so the weight has just dropped off.

'He doesn't have a sweet tooth but he loves stodgy, carb-filled food and now he's in France, he's really having to watch himself around French bread and cheese.'
Meanwhile, Simon's close friend Sinitta, who was absent from this holiday, has confirmed that Mariah Carey is set to help Cowell in the judges' houses stage of the US show.
She wrote on her Twitter page: 'First response to the now OFFICIAL news that the Diva's Diva =Mariah Carey aka MIMI is to replace me on USA XF-S TOLD ME HIMSELF.'
But Sinitta, who has helped Cowell mentor his contestants in the past seven series of the UK X Factor, said she would hopefully still be involved in the British programme.
She added on Twitter: 'THINK BEING OFFERRED POSITION,(powerful)ON UK [X Factor]. Someone has to hold the forte...so USA SHOW doesnt KICK OUR BUTTS!!!,IN TALKS