Simon Cowell undergoes surgery after falling from a bike

A spokesperson for the 60-year-old America's Got Talent judge told NBC on Saturday, August 8, "Simon has broken his back and will be having surgery this evening." The representative said Cowell fell from his new electric bike while testing it in the courtyard of his home in Malibu, Calif, that day. "He hurt his back and was taken to hospital," the spokesperson initially said. "He's doing fine, he's under observation and is in the best possible hands." After hearing the news, several celebrities took to social media to wish Cowell a speedy recovery. For instance, Piers Morgan tweeted, "So sorry to hear this. Sounds a very nasty accident. I wish Simon a successful operation and a full & speedy recovery." Viewers have watched Cowell serve as a judge on a number of popular programs over the years. In addition to appearing on America's Got Talent, he's starred on The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol.

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