America’s Got Talent has just reached a critical point in its 21st season, as live shows kicked off last week on the 2026 TV schedule. But as contestants like the “bloody fantastic” parkour performer participate in what is likely the biggest moment of their lives to date, there’s going to be one vital person missing from the audience. Simon Cowell is reportedly stepping away from the AGT judges’ table for a couple of weeks.
Simon Cowell is scheduled to have back surgery soon, according to TMZ, which will reportedly force him to miss several tapings of America’s Got Talent’s live shows. While the British TV personality has struggled with back issues since breaking his back in an electric bike accident in 2020, this surgery is allegedly a routine procedure, rather than an indication of further complications.
