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Simon Cowell Misses First Of Several Live AGT Episodes; Judges Send 'Best Wishes' Ahead Of His Surgery

Simon Cowell will miss several live episodes of America's Got Talent as he undergoes surgery.

By · Published August 27, 2026 at 01:44 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026 at 01:44 UTC

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Why is Simon Cowell missing episodes of America's Got Talent?

Simon Cowell is missing episodes of America's Got Talent because he is undergoing back surgery.

When will Simon Cowell return to America's Got Talent?

The return date for Simon Cowell has not been announced.

How will America's Got Talent handle Simon Cowell's absence?

The other judges will fill in for Cowell during his absence. The show's producers have not yet announced how they will handle his absence in the long term.

Where it stands

Simon Cowell will miss several live episodes of America's Got Talent. Cowell is undergoing back surgery. He was injured in a bike accident in 2020. The judges have sent their best wishes. The show will continue without him. The other judges will fill in for Cowell during his absence.

Cowell's return date has not been announced. The absence of Cowell has already impacted the show. According to Entertainment Weekly, the acts have struggled in his absence. The judges have had to step up and provide more feedback. The show's producers have not yet announced how they will handle Cowell's absence in the long term. The judges have expressed their support for Cowell and wish him a speedy recovery.

Cowell's fans and the show's viewers are affected. Viewers have taken to social media to express their concern for Cowell's health. They have also expressed their support for the other judges. The show's producers have not yet announced how they will handle Cowell's absence in the long term. The judges have expressed their support for Cowell and wish him a speedy recovery.

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