Simon Cowell is recovering from a back surgery following a bike accident at his California home.
The surgery lasted five hours and took place overnight on Saturday. A source told People that a metal rod was inserted into his back. “The injuries are bad but he’s also been told he was lucky,” the source told People.
The Syco Entertainment chief and “America’s Got Talent” judge was hospitalized on Saturday night after injuring his back in a biking accident in Malibu, Calif.
“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,” a spokesperson told Variety. “He hurt his back and was taken to hospital. He’s doing fine, he’s under observation and is in the best possible hands.” (variety.com)
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