SIMON Cowell is in "good spirits" after undergoing a six-hour operation on his broken back - and still hopes to join the Britain's Got Talent judging panel via video link for the live shows.
The 60-year-old mogul's BGT co-star, Alesha Dixon, has spoken out after talking to Simon's girlfriend Lauren Silverman following his hospital dash.
The 41-year-old star admitted that everyone has been concerned about Simon after he fell off his electric bike at the weekend - almost being left paralysed by the accident.
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