What break up? Simon Cowell and fiancee Mezhgan put on a pointed show of unity

They have been plagued by rumours of a split.

So tonight, Simon Cowell and fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy put on a show of unity to prove the doubters wrong. 

The pair smiled for the cameras at the International Emmy Awards in New York where The X Factor judge was honoured with a special gong.

Togetherness: Simon Cowell and his fiance Mezhgan Hussainy arrive at the International Emmy Awards in New York City tonight

Cowell, 51, looked smart in a navy blue suit and white shirt, while his 37-year-old make-up artist fiancee wore a frilly strapless green number.

The pair have been dogged by rumours they had split, with Hussainy this week even having to declare they are still together.

 

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• 'Simon and I still intend to marry... as far as I know,' says Cowell's fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy

‘I still love him and he says he still loves me and we are still engaged – as far as I know,' she told the Mail on Sunday.

All smiles: Husainy beams for the cameras, while Cowell wraps his arm around his girlfriend's waist on the red carpet at the New York Hilton

Powerhouses: Cowell was presented with the Founders Award by media magnate Rupert Murdoch

Husainy did admit they couple had been 'apart for a while' due to Cowell's British television commitments. 

But tonight, the couple seemed eager to put on a show of unity at the awards ceremony, where Cowell received an honorary award.

The former American Idol judge was presented with the Founders Award Emmy by media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

Murdoch lauded Cowell for making 'enormous cultural contributions' over the past decade and called him a 'phenomenal media impresario.'

Smoke break: The couple mingled with other guests outside the Hilton venue

Show of unity: Mezghan spoke out against split rumours last week saying she and Simon were 'still together'

In his acceptance speech, Cowell joked that whoever said that fame, money and success make people miserable can 'bring it on,' and added that 'My life was boring before I went on television.'

A smattering of celebrities from the world of television also attended the ceremony.

Mad Men actress Elisabeth Moss arrived in a pale peach gown, while Melissa Joan Hart sported black mini dress and heels.

British actress Ruth Wilson also stuck to black, arriving in a flowing black gown.

Glamour girls: Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss and British actress Ruth Wilson arrive at the event in full evening gowns

Dressed to impress: Jason Priestly looked smart in three piece suit while actress Melissa Joan Hart wore a short black mini dress

Former Beverly Hills 90210 actor Jason Priestly hosted the show which honours television programmes produced outside the U.S.

The event also honoured Saturday Night Live founder Lorne Michaels, who was handed the International Emmy Directorate Award by Jimmy Fallon and Alec Baldwin.

The Best Actor award was won by Bob Hoskins for his role in The Street, while Helena Bonham Carter won Best Actress for playing author Enid Blyton in Enid.

Neither was present to accept the award. 

Congratulations: Jimmy Fallon and Alec Baldwin presented Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michael with an honorary International Emmy

 

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