In the past two years, Simon Cowell has faced two major bike accidents, each presenting serious health challenges. Recently, he joined America’s Got Talent judges Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, and Heidi Klum on the Today Show, where he opened up about these experiences.
The 64-year-old first had an e-bike accident in Malibu in 2020, followed by another in London in early 2022.
In a promo video for America’s Got Talent’s 18th season, Simon shared how these incidents impacted him, admitting, “I wasn’t in great shape beforehand, so the accidents were a rude awakening.” His recovery underscored the importance of staying healthy.
Describing the accidents as a wake-up call, Simon explained how they pushed him to slow down. Yet he made one thing clear: “I’m not giving up on my bike,” he said with a grin, earning laughs from his fellow judges.
The second accident left him with a concussion and a broken arm, while the first had resulted in a broken back, requiring metal rods for support.
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