Simon Cowell was seen in his surgical corset after he suffered a bad electric bike accident leaving his back broken in three different places. He underwent a six-hour surgery but was fortunate to have his fiance, Lauren Silverman, support him and nurse him back to life.
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Simon Cowell, famously known as the judge of “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) and the creator of the Got Talent franchise, embraced his surgical corset as he arrived on set to film the new season of “AGT.”
The music mogul suffered a severe accident on his electric bike that almost left him paralyzed. However, Cowell arrived looking well and in good spirits. He wore an all-grey outfit, accessorized with a black tote bag and aviator sunglasses.
Simon Cowell in California in 2023 | Source: Getty Images
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The television personality has had a long journey to recovery, but fans thought he looked healthy. One Facebook user said, “His face looks much fuller, which I believe is a good sign.”
Comments about Simon Cowell | Source: Facebook.com/ Daily Mail
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Another fan expressed that they were glad to see the “AGT” judge getting back into the swing of things. “Looking good, Simon,” added another netizen.
How Did Simon’s Beloved Fiance Nurse Him Back to Health after Life-Threatening Accident?
Cowell’s accident happened at his Malibu home, and his sons Eric and Adam and partner Lauren Silver witnessed the ordeal.
The television personality was trying out his new electric bike and accidentally pulled a wheelie, which landed his back on a concrete floor.
Simon Cowell at his home in Beverly Hills in 2006 | Source: Getty Images
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A source said Cowell did not expect the bike to be as powerful as it was, but the minute his body hit the ground, he knew he had broken his back. “He was in shock and in massive amounts of pain,” added a source.
Cowell said he knew the rule of thumb was not to move after breaking his back, but at the moment, he could not process anything and wanted to be moved into his bedroom.
As he helplessly lay there, he felt himself passing out, “it was surreal,” he confessed. Cowell was quickly driven to the hospital, which was not far from his $18 million Malibu home.
Simon Cowell in Los Angeles in 2022 | Source: Getty Images
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The “AGT” judge came close to fracturing his spinal cord and living the rest of his life in a wheelchair, but the fall still caused much damage. Cowell had to undergo a six-hour surgery.
He broke his back in three places and had metal rods in his spine. Fortunately, Cowell had a strong support system as he fought for his life. Silverman was by his side throughout his surgery.
The record executive opened up about his accident with Terri Seymour, who was also there to support Cowell during his long operation.
Simon Cowell with Lauren Silverman and their son Eric Cowell in London in 2017 | Source: Getty Images
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Seymour told him how great Silverman was during his recovery journey, “Lauren was amazing, running around after you, nursing you back to health.” he said.
Cowell gushed over his long-time partner and added that his son Eric was also amazing throughout his healing process. “I couldn’t have gotten through it without them, so we got closer.” he expressed.
However, the 63-year-old also spoke about how difficult it was for him after his surgery. He confessed that one of the hardest parts was returning home to his fiance and children, looking frail and helpless.
Simon Cowell, Lauren Silverman, Eric Cowell and Adam Silverman in Hollywood in 2018 | Source: Getty Images
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He remembered telling Silverman that he did not know how to face or what to say to Eric. But Cowell suspected she said something to him because Eric walked in and told him, “Daddy, you’re like Ironman,” which he thought was sweet.
Another challenging aspect of the recovery was how helpless he felt. Cowell admitted that he had never been in a situation where he could not move his body and experienced such immense pain.
Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell with their son Eric Cowell in California in 2022 | Source: Getty Images
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But he did his best to stay positive, swore to keep his body as fit as it had ever been, and stayed true to his promise.
How Did Simon Propose to Lauren after She Became His “Rock”?
After Cowell’s life-altering experience, he decided to take a big step in his relationship with Silverman. The television personality went on one knee in 2021 during his family vacation in Barbados.
He popped the question before their son Eric and Adam, whom Silverman had during her first marriage. A close source said the couple was deeply in love and had gotten even closer during the lockdown.
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Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman in Epsom, London in 2021 | Source: Getty Images
Silverman was also shocked at the proposal. The source said it was the last thing she expected, but she was over the moon and immediately said yes. “Lauren has been Simon’s rock over these past few years – supporting him when he broke his back and through thick and thin generally,” they added.
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The proposal came as a big surprise because marriage did not seem to be in Cowell’s cards, but since his back injury, he realized Silverman was his perfect partner in crime. “Whilst Simon never thought he was the marrying type, he’s realized he’s met the woman of his dream,” reiterated the close friend.
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman in London in 2021 | Source: Getty Images
After a long time of getting back on his feet, Cowell has a new appreciation of the loved ones in his life, and his fans get to see him back on screens in the new season of “AGT.”
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