Simon Cowell has been forced to step down from his upcoming judging role on America's Got Talent after a horror fall left him needing emergency surgery.
The X Factor legend will now be replaced by Pop Idol superstar Kelly Clarkson.Kelly will sit alongside regular judges Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.Confirming the news via social media, Kelly uploaded a light hearted memo to her Instagram page.The memo read: "My friend Simon Cowell is doing better now but was in an accident and won't be able to make Tuesday and Wednesday's live shows of AGT, but no worries America, someone far wiser, cooler and hotter is taking his seat."The unbelievably amazing Kelly Clarkson."She signed off the post: "You're welcome in advance."A source close.
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