After the six-hour surgery, which included the placement of a metal rod, Cowell was “doing” fine. The situation could have been much worse than it turned out to be.

 

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The incident caused him to miss the start of last season’s live show on America’s Got Talent.

Bike accident at his Malibu home

“Some good advice… If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time,” Cowell shared on Twitter, expressing gratitude to fans and friends for their “kind messages.”

While his post appeared reassuring to his supporters, the reality wasn’t as positive.

In a conversation with ExtraTV, Cowell revealed his shock upon seeing the X-ray results.

“I knew I’d broken my back the minute I landed. It was really, really kind of sudden and it hurt,” he admitted. “It could have been a lot worse. When I saw the X-ray, I really nearly could have smashed my spine to pieces, so I literally wouldn’t have been able to walk.”

 

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He was advised to lie down and relax by the doctors, and he was aware that he shouldn’t move. But Cowell took the opposite action.

“I was so embarrassed”

A source from People revealed that Simon Cowell was up and about just two days after his surgery.

“I was thinking, ‘I’ve got to get back into the house because I can’t lie there’, and made myself kind of get carried into my bedroom, which is right there at the beginning of the house, and I’m lying there and I’m kind of passing out … It was surreal,” Cowell shared.

It was reported that Simon Cowell had been testing a new electric bike with his son, Eric. The most challenging part of his recovery was doing it at home, as he found it embarrassing to do so in front of his son.

“I was so embarrassed about coming home looking about 100 because I couldn’t walk, and I have these metal rods in my back and these screws,” Cowell explained.

He continued, “I said, ‘Lauren, I just don’t know how to explain it to Eric.’ She obviously said something to him because he came in and I was lying in bed and he said, ‘Daddy, you’re like Ironman,’ and I thought that was the sweetest thing and it meant a lot.”

The recovery process has taken time, but it has also revealed Cowell’s determination, as he’s doing everything he can to return to normal.

And he’s done it in an incredibly impressive manner.

Impressive workout routine

As reported by Daily Mail, Simon has been walking over 40 miles each week as part of his recovery process from his injury. He holds business meetings every morning and spends several hours walking each day. The music mogul is clearly putting in maximum effort to return to his usual routine, and this dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed.

“He feels fitter than ever before and is sticking to a normal schedule, rather than being on the phone into the early hours of the morning,” a source revealed.

Simon Cowell’s son

Through building his empire, Simon has amassed a multimillion-dollar fortune. However, it seems that the music mogul doesn’t plan to share his wealth with his child.

It’s crucial to understand the value of money, and when you have parents with substantial wealth, life might seem easier, right?

Over the years, some celebrities have made it clear that their children will not inherit their wealth. Simon Cowell is one of them, believing that his children should earn their own fortune.

“I’m going to leave my money to somebody. A charity, probably — kids and dogs. I don’t believe in passing on from one generation to another,” Simon shared with The Mirror and added:

“Your legacy has to be that hopefully you gave enough people an opportunity, so that they could do well, and you gave them your time, taught them what you know.”

Currently, Simon Cowell has one child, an 8-year-old son named Eric.

When Simon first met Eric’s mother, Lauren Silverman, she was married to one of Cowell’s close friends, Andrew Silverman.

In 2013, news surfaced that the couple was expecting their first child together. Lauren was still married to Andrew at the time, but by the end of the year, they had divorced.

On Valentine’s Day 2014, Eric was born. While Simon Cowell was thrilled to become a father, he initially struggled with the experience. Simon, who never anticipated fatherhood, admitted he wasn’t proud of the affair.

“It is not something I am proud of or wanted to happen in terms of hurting anyone. It just happened,” he explained.

However, today he couldn’t be happier. In many ways, Simon and his son are very similar. According to him, they share the same interests – enjoying Scooby Doo, Disney movies, and laughing at the dogs.

 

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“He’s the most amazing thing that ever happened to me. I adore him,” said America’s Got Talent judge.

Eric was named after Cowell’s late father, Eric Selig Phillip Cowell, who passed away in 1999. Recently, Simon also commended his son for encouraging him to stop getting facial fillers and injections. The situation reached a point where Eric was frightened by his father’s appearance.

“There was a stage where I might have gone a bit too far. I saw a picture of me from ‘before’ the other day, and didn’t recognise it as me first of all,” Simon shared with The Sun and added:

“Eric was in hysterics. Enough was enough. There is no filler in my face at all now. Zero,” the X Factor judge said.

 

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Simon Cowell has built an impressive media empire, but on top of that, he’s also found the love of his life and has been blessed with a wonderful son. He’s working hard to recover from a serious injury, and we’re hopeful that he’ll be back as a judge on television soon.

If you had $600 million in your bank account, what would you do with it? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section. And if you enjoy seeing Simon Cowell on TV, don’t forget to share this article with your friends and family on Facebook!

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