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Simon Cowell’s sudden ‘America’s Got Talent’ absence comes with a painful backstory

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Simon Cowell’s sudden ‘America’s Got Talent’ absence comes with a painful backstory
New York Post
New York Post42 mins ago
Simon Cowell’s sudden ‘America’s Got Talent’ absence comes with a painful backstory
'American Idol' star Simon Cowell has struggled with his back since a 2020 electric-bike accident
Fox News
Fox News5 hrs ago
Simon Cowell to miss weeks of ‘AGT’ filming as old injuries send him to surgery
Simon Cowell will miss weeks of "America's Got Talent" filming for a medical procedure tied to back issues from his 2020 electric bike accident.
Billboard
Billboard🏁 first to report6 hrs ago
Simon Cowell to Undergo Surgery Amid ‘America’s Got Talent’ Live Shows, Celeb Guests to Fill in as Judges
The mogul's procedure will cause him to miss several weeks of the series.
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