Last week it emerged that his commitment to the upcoming shows would be compromised due to a timetable clash. The media mogul has embarked on a healthier regime in recent years, leading to a 60 lbs weight loss. All right reserved. 'He was in shock and in massive amounts of pain. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Lauren treated Eric to a fun day at the beach, The youngster tried his hand at watersports, The group stayed at the coast for around two hours, Simon Cowell is in 'a lot of pain' after breaking his back in shocking accident as pal reveals his girlfriend Lauren Silverman is 'a mess', continued to treat the little boy to fun outings, lucky to not have been left paralysed by the incident, admitted to fans he hadn't read the bike's manual, he will be missing Britain's Got Talent filming in the UK, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Billi Mucklow and Andy Carroll treated their family to Sunday lunch with baby Marvel in tow. Lauren, 43, looked sensational in a sun hat and oversized shades, wearing a black off-the shoulder romper that complimented her enviable figure. REAL REASON WHY SIMON COWELL DOWNPLAYED HIS VERY SERIOUS BIKE ACCIDENT INJURIES, ERIC COWELL AND SIMON COWELL ARE TWINS, NOT JUST IN LOOKS, Simon Cowell Spends 61st Birthday At Home After Bike Accident, Comedian Calls Simon Cowell ‘Bad Man’ For Starting The Trend Of Bullying People On Television, Gabrielle Union On ‘AGT’ Settlement: ‘You Are Not Going To Gaslight Me Into Minimizing My trauma’, Simon Cowell Looks Unrecognizable In Nude Bath Time Throwback Picture. They said: 'It’ll be several weeks for the bruising and swelling to go down and then we’ll know how serious the lasting effects could be. Some of Eric’s favourite WISHFITS include the DAT (dog/cat) the COG (cat/dog), the SNOG (snail/dog – the enthusiasm of a dog at the speed of a snail), the PEEP (pig/sheep) the CHUG (cheetah/slug – the slowest cat in the world), the HIPPOROO (hippo/kangaroo), the CHIMPANPOO (chimpanzee/poodle), the POLARBAT (polarbear/bat), the CROCOPUSS (crocodile/cat), the SHIGER (sheep/tiger – the most nervous cat in the world), the SPIKEY (spider/donkey) and many, many more. Simon is lucky to not have been left paralysed by the incident, with his injuries missing his spinal cord by a centimetre. To be able to write a series of books with my son Eric has been magical. Maura Higgins 'vows to make ex... 'I love you so much!' VOTE: Who Is Your Favorite to Win ‘AGT: Champions’ 2020? WISHFIT is a world where the most unusual animals exist. Simon is regularly seen on bike rides with his family around his Malibu home. 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Twin Brothers Audition For ‘American Idol’ Together — Which One Makes It? ), Simon Cowell Makes 13-Year-Old ‘AGT’ Contestant Cry With Harsh Comments [VIDEO], 13-Year-Old ‘AGT’ Singer Breaks Down Explaining How Music Helped Her Through Her Parent’s Divorce, Dancer Impersonates Michael Jackson But With An Unexpected India Bhangra Twist [VIDEO], BGT’s Black Muslim Contestant Receives Death Threats After THIS Performance [VIDEO], This Dancer’s Bones Are Made Out Of Jell-O On ‘BGT’ [VIDEO], ‘AGT’ Finale: And The Season 15 Winner Is…, ‘AGT’ Finals: Vote Here For The WINNER Of Season 15. And damage in the spinal cord in the neck will result in tetraplegia which can impact upon all of your limbs. This is a common back injury for people who have been in car accident where the upper body is moved forward rapidly but the lower body stays in place. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages.". Amanda is incredibly close to Simon and his partner Lauren Silverman, and took his place as head judge on BGT after his accident. He spent six hours in surgery where doctors inserted a metal rod in his spine, with Simon making light of the accident on social media as he admitted to fans he hadn't read the bike's manual before hopping on. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 'He was in shock and massive amounts of pain': Simon Cowell was outside with son Eric, six, and stepson Adam, 14, when he fell off his electric bike and broke his back in several places Tom Parker's famous pals have rallied around him after he announced he has an inoperable brain tumour. After Zhavia, ‘The Four’ Winner Evvie McKinney Gets Signed To A Label! Little Mix hit out at The X Factor for ‘predictable sob stories’ and says show ‘lost its authenticity’, Sign up to our daily newsletter for the BEST celebrity house tours and BIGGEST exclusive interviews, The Wanted’s Tom Parker shares heartbreak as he’s diagnosed with inoperable brain tumour: 'I’m still in complete shock'. The 60-year old suffered three breaks in his back and underwent a six-hour surgery to have a metal rod placed. Jacqueline Jossa launches new collection with In The Style – shop your favourites from £22. A friend of the family told MailOnline that Simon is recovering, but was in 'shock and massive amounts of pain' after the accident. The American Idol judge met up with his good friend Terri Seymour and her family, including daughter Coco, on Sunday, and was treated to a birthday cake with a special rendition of 'Happy Birthday' sung by his son Eric and Coco. Simon spoke to talkRADIO back in February as the coronavirus pandemic started to spread across America. MORE: Simon Cowell's recovery takes unexpected turn. I would like to introduce to you #WISHFITS. Accident: Simon Cowell was in a 'massive amounts of pain' when he fell from his new electric bike and broke his back on Saturday (pictured in April with girlfriend Lauren Silverman). If there's even a whiff of it, I don't think I could handle it.". Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Treat yourself to the perfect entertainment bundle with NOW TV's offers, Get a discount code to save on your internet security, Discover a range of promo codes on kitchen appliances, Find Just Eat's special deals and offers this week, Listen to podcasts and books for less with these offers. 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Does ‘The Masked Singer’ Have A Live Audience During COVID? A number of medical conditions such as osteoporosis or spinal tumours can naturally weaken the back. When news emerged that Simon had broken his back, the dad-of-one reassured his fans that he was doing okay. A post shared by @ simoncowell on Feb 24, 2020 at 9:05am PST. Though it is a somber time for the Cowell family, the silver lining in all of this is that Simon has gotten to spend more time with Eric as he is recovering at their Malibu home. If it's boring you won't stick to it.'. "I have broken part of my back. His celebrity friends have rallied round to show their support, with Simon vowing that he will be back to his best before we know it. He said: “I do think we made the right call. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Discussing the TV star's recovery, another source told The Sun Simon had suffered 'three breaks in his back' and it could take 'several weeks' before it is know if Simon will have any long lasting effects from the fall. SIMON Cowell’s partner Lauren Silverman enjoyed a bicycle ride with their son Eric just hours before the star broke his back on an electric bike. 'All I do is avoid just red meat - white meat is fine - and I eat loads of vegetables, salads and drink this great beer,' Simon said. I am thrilled to be working with Hachette, an amazing publishing house. It's also unclear whether or not he will now be able to participate in either the upcoming series of Britain's Got Talent or its US equivalent show. Fractures in the back can often cause severe pain and can severely restrict movement, with some patients needing a back brace while they recover. While he was in the hospital she brought him all of his favorite foods and spoke to him on the phone all the time. The music mogul has been recovering in Malibu with Eric and partner Lauren Silverman. Simon Cowell has admitted he's "terrified" of son Eric being bullied and admits that if it does happen, he doesn't think he could handle it.. The semi-finals for the upcoming season will take place on Saturday nights during autumn in 2020. The higher up the spinal cord the more movement will be restricted. Frank and Christine Lampard took some time out for themselves as they enjoyed a dinner date. – the first ever Scooby-Doo film. Speaking of having been colleagues with his offspring, Simon said: “Oh, it’s a nightmare working with Eric. I'm exercising. You can sign up at the top of the page. It is thought that Simon first treated himself to two £2,000 electric bikes when he changed his lifestyle a few years ago, reports The Mirror. Hundreds of people are evacuated as Polish divers begin five-day operation to defuse 12,000lb RAF Tallboy... Simon Cowell '1cm from being paralysed' after breaking back in bike accident - Mirror Online, Simon Cowell almost paralysed after breaking his back in 3 places & missing spinal cord by 1cm in fall from bike. Rochelle and Marvin Humes have welcomed their third child together. MORE: Amanda Holden pays tribute to Simon Cowell as he misses BGT final following accident. From there he created his own music show franchise known as the X Factor which launched in 2004 and showcased some of the country's best emerging talent including Little Mix, One Direction, and Leona Lewis. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. He could have been looking at a life in a wheelchair. 'I'm on a diet but it doesn't feel like it now because the food I eat is really healthy and I don't find it tedious.