Simon Cowell faced two separate bicycle accidents over a span of two years, each resulting in distinct health issues.
During a recent appearance on The Today Show with his fellow America’s Got Talent judges—Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, and Heidi Klum—the 63-year-old celebrity opened up about these incidents.
In early 2022, Simon experienced a similar mishap while riding his e-bike in London, following a crash in Malibu back in 2020.
In a promotional video for the upcoming 18th season of America’s Got Talent, Simon was asked about how these incidents have impacted his outlook on life.
He candidly shared, “I wasn’t in the best shape before the accidents, so they were far from pleasant, rather quite dreadful.
It wasn’t until the healing process that I realized how unfit I had been.
It was an awakening, a true moment of clarity.” Despite the setbacks, Simon remains committed to his passion for cycling, firmly stating, “I’m not giving up on my bike. I continue to be amazed by its remarkable advancements.”
Following the second accident, Simon was hospitalized with a concussion and a fractured arm. While less severe than the first crash, it still left him with back injuries and requiring a wrist brace for several months.
These incidents prompted Simon to reassess his lifestyle, particularly for the sake of his nine-year-old son Erik, with inspiration from his fiancée, Lauren Silverman.
Reflecting on the aftermath of his e-bike accident, Simon shared, “I was in such a dark place when I fractured my back that I contemplated therapy for the first time in my life.
I was so miserable that I couldn’t express my feelings to Eric. I wondered when I’d be able to resume activities with him, like going for walks and playing football.”
Since welcoming Eric into the world in February 2014, Simon has found solace in the humorous perspective his son brings. Despite his back being held together by metal rods and screws post-surgery, Eric compared him to Iron Man, a comparison that brought Simon joy.
Simon’s resilience shines through as he navigates the challenges brought on by these incidents, finding humor in his setbacks and maintaining his zest for life and cycling.