Simon Cowell Breaks Back After Fall From Electric Bike

Michael Prieve 1 Min Read
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Simon Cowell underwent back surgery on Saturday night (August 08, 2020) after a bad bike accident.

The America’s Got Talent star, 60, was rushed to hospital following the crash at his home in Malibu, California.

He was testing a new electric bike in the courtyard of his home when the accident occurred, sources said.

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Simon Cowell attends “America's Got Talent” Season 14 Live Show at Dolby Theatre on August 13, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

“Simon has broken his back and will be having surgery this evening,” a rep for Cowell confirmed on Saturday night.

“Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday afternoon whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family,” the rep added.

“He’s doing fine,” a rep for Cowell assured People. “He’s under observation and is in the best possible hands.”

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Simon Cowell attends the “America's Got Talent” Season 15 Kickoff at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on March 04, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

The accident comes just days before Cowell is scheduled to shoot America’s Got Talent‘s first live show.

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