Amanda Holden: BGT star gives crucial update on 'dear friend' Simon Cowell after surgery

express.co.uk:

Amanda Holden, 49, shared a sweet snap of her with "dear friend" Simon Cowell today after the music mogul underwent surgery as a result of falling from his electric bike.Simon broke his back in several places while testing out his new bike on Saturday outside his Malibu mansion.Amanda, who works closely with Simon on Britain's Got Talent, updated fans on his progress following six hours of surgery at Providence Saint John's hospital in Santa Monica.Sharing a throwback photo of the pair, she wrote: "I've been thinking about my dear friend all day and luckily I'm able to say (with blessing) that he's had his operation and he's doing really well."Chris Lexi Hollie and me wish you a speedy recovery and send you, Lauren and Eric all our love,".