March 31st 2024.
Lucy Spraggan and Simon Cowell have been close friends ever since their time together on the X Factor. Recently, Lucy announced that Simon will have a special role at her upcoming wedding. The 32-year-old singer, known for her original song "Last Night," is marrying her 33-year-old girlfriend, Emilia Smith.
Interestingly, Lucy and Emilia were friends for a decade before their relationship turned romantic in December. And it was during this time that Lucy proposed to Emilia while they were traveling to Barbados with Simon and his fiancée Lauren Silverman. After getting engaged on the flight, Lucy had a unique request for Simon, who is also a judge on Britain's Got Talent. She asked him to walk her down the aisle on her big day.
In an interview with Fabulous Magazine, Lucy shared how the proposal went down. She said, "We had been staying at Simon and Lauren's house for a few days. One morning, as Simon was about to get in the sea, I asked him, 'Will you give me away?' To which he replied, 'Yeah!' He went for a swim and when he came back, he said, 'I'd absolutely love to. It would be an honour.'"
Despite her estranged relationship with her birth father, Lucy has maintained a strong bond with Simon. They have even hung out together, once even at a petting zoo. In an interview, Lucy expressed her gratitude for having Simon as a friend and mentor, saying, "I know him as the guy I go and have dinner with at his house, who I've been to a bloody petting zoo with. I feel really grateful to be championed by someone who is so supportive and such a good friend."
The two also have deep conversations about mental health, a topic that is close to both of their hearts. Lucy shared, "We talk a lot about mental health. I've told him everything about my experience and the experiences of some of my friends. But in terms of that broader perspective of mental health, we talk about our mental health independently and together."
Lucy first shot to fame on The X Factor more than a decade ago. She recently revealed that Simon was the first person from the show to comfort her after she was raped by a hotel porter while competing on the singing competition series. In an emotional interview with BBC Breakfast, Lucy recalled how Simon called her and said, "Lucy, before you or I say anything else, the first thing I need to tell you is that I'm sorry." She broke down in tears, saying that no one else had apologized to her.
In response to Lucy's horrific ordeal, ITV, the network that airs The X Factor, released a statement expressing their support for Lucy and their commitment to ensuring the well-being of their participants. Fremantle, the production company behind the show, also apologized to Lucy for not providing enough support after the incident.
As Lucy continues to heal from her traumatic experience, she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness about sexual abuse and to support other survivors. She also wants to remind others to be kind and compassionate towards those who have been through similar situations.
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