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‘AGT’ Shakeup: Simon Cowell Health Update After Surgery Forces Him Off Show
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Key Points:
- Simon Cowell will temporarily step away from judging America’s Got Talent due to a routine back procedure, requiring several weeks of recovery.
- Cowell has a history of serious back injuries, including a 2020 electric bike accident that nearly left him paralyzed and required extensive surgery with metal rods and screws.
- It is currently unknown who will replace Cowell on the judging panel during his absence; the current judges include Sofía Vergara, Mel B, and Howie Mandel.
- America’s Got Talent is in its 21st season, which began airing on June 2, with Cowell having used his Golden Buzzers on standout contestants during auditions.
