Simon Cowell believes breaking his back after 'horrendous' bike accident was 'meant to be'
express.co.ukSimon Cowell, 62, has spoken about his “horrendous” e-bike accident, which required back surgery. In 2020, Simon sustained serious injuries when he fell off his electric bike.He had another accident earlier this year, where he broke his arm.The 62-year-old was also suspected to have a possible concussion as a result.Despite these accidents, the Britain’s Got Talent judge can’t bring himself to part with his e-bike.He also has a positive outlook on the way the accidents have impacted his life.When asked if he still owns the bike, the former X factor boss replied: “I’m literally obsessed with it.”The TV personality went on to say he hired a personal trainer to “get me through it”.He credits the trainer for helping him “heal”.The 62-year-old now feels that he is in better shape than previously and says he is “fitter” than he was before.He said: “I feel better.“That accident on my bike was pretty horrendous and I had a trainer to get me through it otherwise I’d never heal properly.“Now I’m fitter than I was before.”Strangely, he’s almost “happy” that the accidents took place.Simon added: “So I’m kind of happy it happened, weirdly.“It’s like it was meant to be,” he told Radio Times.Simon also said he clears time in his work schedule to allow him to rest.Simon explained: “My schedule ten years ago was crazy.“I would work every night until six in the morning, go to bed, wake up in the afternoon then start again.“I was doing 18-hour days.
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