When TV personality Simon Cowell temporarily
traded his chair on America's Got Talent for
the seat of his new electric bike, he likely
thought he was in for some fun.
But as a rep for Cowell told People in August
2020, the TV personality took an unexpected
tumble and broke his back, literally.
Apparently, while testing out the new vehicle
at his Malibu home, Cowell lost control and
landed himself in the hospital, where he underwent
surgery for his injury.
An inside source told People,
"Simon had surgery overnight and is doing
okay this morning.
It was a five-hour surgery and he has had
to have a number of fusions and metal rod
put into his back...The injuries are bad but
he's also been told he was lucky."
Cowell also took to social media to address
his accident.
He wrote on Instagram,
"Some good advice...If you buy an electric
trail bike, read the manual before you ride
it for the first time."
Cowell also thanked his fans for their supportive
messages, and extended gratitude to the nurses
and doctors who helped treat him for his injury.
While the true severity of his injuries hasn't
been made public, Cowell appears to be in
fine spirits after his successful procedure.
This isn't the first time the universe has
seemed to urge Cowell to slow his pace.
Cowell previously collapsed while at his home,
becoming lightheaded and falling down the
stairs of his London mansion, as Express reported
in 2018.
Cowell claimed his collapse was caused by
low blood pressure brought on by the stress
of his fast-paced lifestyle, and that despite
the initial scare, this event put his priorities
in perspective, and encouraged him to slow
down.
He explained,
"It has changed me...No more late nights,
and I'm getting up earlier.
I feel a million times better, genuinely.
You reach a point and you go, 'What's all
this for?'
You don't want to kill yourself working."
Instead, Cowell found himself wanting to prolong
his life as long as possible so that he can
see the world through the eyes of his son
Eric.
Cowell altered his daily routines to preserve
his health, but in the process, observers
noted that his appearance seemed to be changing
rather drastically.
While plastic surgeons believe he's undergone
multiple cosmetic procedures, Cowell has explained
that his dramatic weight loss was the result
of his clean-eating habits.
Cowell explained that a specialist advised
him to eliminate red meat, dairy, sugar, bread,
and gluten from his diet, and he's also begun
to actively reduce his alcohol intake.
The star also said that he gets most of his
food inspiration from his son, whom he says
eats a surprisingly healthy diet, with plenty
of water and raw vegetables.
"I'm on, like, the Eric Cowell diet."
After all, Eric was the main factor behind
Cowell's desire to change, so it's only fitting
he now leads the charge toward his dad's healthier
lifestyle.
Cowell's collapse served as a reminder that
he's not invincible.
To help kickstart his 20-pound weight loss,
Cowell completely eliminated comfort foods,
a bittersweet decision since, as he told The
Sun, quote, "That's all I've eaten all my
life."
Despite what may have been initial misgivings,
Cowell has since reportedly gone vegan, and
claims it wasn't as hard to lose those foods
he loves than one might think it would be.
He told The Sun,
"Once you get into a pattern I've found it
quite enjoyable.
It has helped me sleep and I wake up feeling
less tired.
I noticed a massive difference in how I felt
in about a week."
And while son Eric's habits rubbed off on
him, it seems Cowell's new routine sparked
a change in partner Lauren Silverman's lifestyle,
too.
Cowell said,
"She's not going to sit there and eat a pizza
in front of me.
That would be cruel.
She's kind of gone the same way as me."
Kudos to them for making good health be a
family affair!
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