Reality television starCowell, 60, fell while testing an electric bike at his Malibu courtyard with his 6-year-old son Eric and brother Adam, according to a spokesperson for Cowell. The spokesperson confirmed to NBC News on Sunday that Cowell's surgery took six hours on Saturday night as doctors found his back broken in several places.
Surgeons executed various procedures during the surgery, including placing a metal rod in Cowell's back, the spokesperson said. The television personality is recovering and will be in the hospital for a few days. Doctors said the injury was severe, but consider Cowell very lucky. Beginning his career as a record producer in the 1980s and 1990s, Cowell rose to fame in the 2000s as the curmudgeonly judge onCowell became a household name with his often blunt and harsh commentary to contestants of the reality series.
The judge has gone on to participate and produce similarly formatted reality shows, such as “The X Factor” and “America’s Got Talent.” Cowell has been credited with the success of numerous musical artists in the last two decades, including bands Fifth Harmony and One Direction.
Damn
FrasierSein Could it Be Karma?
So
COVID-19 almost got another one!
Maybe read the instructions first 🙄
Was it an electric bike or an electric bicycle?
What was the name of the bike?
Ouch - get well soon SimonCowell!
The bike wreck was because of COVID
Where did his cuteness go?
What do they mean - ‘testing’? Do they mean ‘trying to ride it’?
You can’t make this stuff up...2020 is wild!
Get well soon.
They didn't cut him open, they just used a preexisting gaping opening to insert the rod up his back.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, get well soon!
I love that bike
oh well never mind. His face looks really weird.
Wtf has happened to this man's face?
someones fragile
So I’m guessing he didn’t buy the bike
Prayers
Omg
My many Blessings and Prayers Always and Forever
Ouch! I had rods put in my neck, and upper spine last year, due to unstable vertebrae sliding around. Not a fun recovery. Had a lot of rehab, luckily they made house calls. Wasted a whole summer, now this. 😥
Segway massacre.
O U C H - terrible news
Wow he needs to hear DrJoeDispenza story!
Well when you throw people under the bus. The bus will one day hit you.
I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
You’ve all heard the saying ‘Step on a crack, break Simon Cowell’s back’? Yeah well sorry, it was me, I stepped on a crack.
''Violent delights have violent ends''?!
Millions of Americans need surgery and yet this guy skips the line
Where did they get the metal rod from?
all the best for a full recovery
Not a fan. Although, I wish him a speedy recovery. That is a very serious injury.
Who the hell cares...
Hope things go well. Prayers for a complete recovery.
Did he use a ramp?
This reminds me of what Gloria Estefan had done after her bus crash about 20 years ago
Those bikes do look dangerous. Hope you heal quick
No one should mock or take joy in someone breaking their back. Karma knows your name.
Testing?
Praying he is getting better justsaying
Oh my!!🙏
Who actually cares about this?
Who stepped on a crack?!!
This is so awful! We love you SimonCowell 🥰
Lol always being a D on TV see what happens 🤷♂️
I’d love to see a panel of judges criticizing his biking skills.
Anyone have the footage ... Not to be a dick but why the hell.happen lol
Why is this guy relevant?
Just shove the rod up his a s s
so, bad test then, huh. what brand?
All his teeth are still beautifully aligned unlike his back.
Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.
Big deal, I have a titanium scaffolding encasing three vertebrae.
How? I have an e-bike & have never hurt myself. You'd have to work really hard to get that kind of injury.
In your video, it shows people not wearing a bikehelmet . That's just not smart! I hope Simon makes a full recovery. cycling bikeride
Hoping for a speedy recovery.
Simon, I wish you well. Please do not get hooked on pain killers. You may need pain relief meds for a while, but get off of them as soon as possible, please!
Praying for a speedy recovery. Prayers to him and his family.
awwwww😅
Can we schedule some Republican Senators for that spinal surgery?
Stop glorifying celebrities. Roofers fall off while trying to work yet no network has ever discussed the number if injuries faced by those quite literally working to put a roof over your head. - Not a roofer just treated a few
Get better soon. Wish you a speedy recovery
He try yo be young and hip... Broke his back
Only at NBC is celebrity gossip considered 'news.'
Oh no. Get well soon
Dang how fast was he riding to break his back? Hope his little boy didn’t witness it. No matter what we all think of Simon (pro/con), he is that kid’s dad & it would be horrifying for him.
Good for the twit.
How should I respond?
Did they go ahead and do that 8th facelift while he was under? Kill 8 birds with 2 stones
He’s lucky not to be paralysed.
Did he hit a wall?! That’s insane.
NBCNightlyNews again has turned into Entertainment Tomight!
Fire Chuck Todd. That feckless plebe can't even offer up a follow-up question to an obvious lie. He is not known for thinking on his feet. Or his ass for that matter.
Oh GOD! No!
😲
Security camera footage please!
Praying 🙏🏽
Trying to imitate JoeBiden
Good
I hope he recovers ASAP!
It's called Karma people
Karma is an electric bike
Biden finally showed somebody up
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