Simon Cowell says he's 'lucky' he broke his back as he didn't catch coronavirus

Simon Cowell enjoyed a plush staycation in the Bank Holiday sunshine with his family last weekend, it's claimed.

Simon Cowell whisked partner Lauren Silverman and their son Eric off for a Bank Holiday staycation to exclusive celebrity haunt Soho Farmhouse, Daily Star can reveal.The X Factor mogul was seen enjoying the UK heatwave last weekend at the Oxfordshire membership club as temperatures soared around the country. Dressed down in a t-shirt and shorts, Simon, 61, looked carefree and relaxed as he enjoyed some family time ahead of the launch of America's Got Talent.

America's Got Talent is set to captivate viewers once again as it returns to NBC on Tuesday night with a new bunch of aspiring performers hoping to impress the judges and win the prize of a lifetime. MORE: Sofia Vergara stuns fans in magenta pink dress in AGT promoAs the series kicks off, why not get to know the families of the show's judges and host a little better? From Simon Cowell to Heidi Klum, find out all about their loved ones at home here.

Simon Cowell has reportedly canceled his scheduled appearance as a judge on "X Factor Israel" amid tensions in the wake of the recent conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. "Simon won’t be going to Israel after all. I know it has already been announced that he was one of the judges, but for a number of reasons he just can’t be there in Israel to film the show now," a source close to the veteran producer told the Jewish News.

The X Factor Israel.The music industry mogul created the reality talent show, which began life in the UK in 2004 and has spawned more than 50 different versions around the world.The X Factor Israel has aired three seasons so far, with the latest being broadcast between 2017 and 2018. The fourth is due to kick off later this year, but will now do so without Cowell, who was set to appear on the country’s edition for the first time.Reshet, the Israeli network behind the show, has now confirmed that the TV personality has cancelled his appearance.

Simon Cowell has cancelled a planned stint as a judge on the new series of The X Factor Israel which is due to air Reshet 13 later this year. The impetus for Cowell’s reported pulling out has not been officially clarified, although the Jewish News of London cited a source saying, “For a number of reasons, he just can’t be there in Israel to film the show now… Of course he is bitterly disappointed — but it was a decision he had to take.” The source declined to say whether Cowell’s decision had been made as a result of the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, the outlet reported.

Simon Cowell is said to be in talks with another TV network to air a new talent show, according to reports.The 61-year-old has been an integral part of the ITV family for over 20 years, ever since it turned him into a household name with talent show Pop Idol. According to The Sun, the dad-of-one’s latest project could see him joining up with streaming giant Netflix, who insiders say he is keen to work with.

Simon Cowell startled American’s with an atrocious attempt at doing a Texan accent.

Simon Cowell pulled out of his upcoming role as a judge on The X Factor Israel due to "his own reasons." The 6- year-old had signed a deal to star on the upcoming series of the reality show, based on the hit programme he launched in the UK back in 2004. But a spokesperson for Reshet, The X Factor Israel's producers, has confirmed that he will now not appear on screens alongside fellow judges Netta Barzilai, Aviv Geffen and Margalit Tzan'ani.

Simon Cowell has reportedly cancelled plans to fly to Israel to take part in the country's version of The X Factor amid fears over the recent violent clashes in Gaza.

WHETHER it’s The X Factor versus Strictly or Britain’s Got Talent up against The Voice, Simon Cowell is no pushover when it comes to a ratings war. But the media mogul is about to face competition from a formidable challenger — himself.

Simon Cowell won’t be appearing as a judge on the upcoming season of “X Factor Israel”.

Simon Cowell will no longer appear as a judge on The X Factor Israel.

Piers Morgan has revealed he's in talks with Simon Cowell to work on new TV shows together in Los Angeles.The outspoken TV star, 56, dramatically quit GMB in March this year following his explosive comments in reaction to Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey. Piers stormed off set following a fiery showdown with weatherman Alex Beresford and later quit the ITV daytime programme after ITV bosses asked him to apologise for his comments on the Duchess of Sussex speaking out about her mental health.

Good Morning Britain co-anchor Piers Morgan, 56, sensationally quit the programme in March after airing his controversial opinions about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.

Piers Morgan has revealed how Simon Cowell has floated a new opportunity for Piers to return to the small screen after his decision to quit Good Morning Britain.

Piers Morgan got tongues wagging about his next TV job as he's in talks with Simon Cowell.

SIMON Cowell has admitted that it was "lucky" that he broke his back because it meant he "didn't get Covid". The music mogul, 61, said that his injury made it impossible for him to travel, but admits it was a "good thing" as it reduced his chances of catching coronavirus.

Simon Cowell, 61, has branded himself "lucky" for breaking his back after falling off his electric bike, as it meant he couldn't travel.

Simon Cowell says it was “lucky” he fell off his electric bike and broke his back as it prevented him getting coronavirus.

Simon Cowell was a millimetre away from snapping his back in half and ending up paralyzed from his e-bike accident.He said the crash at his LA home has now made him feel better than ever.The 61-year-old X Factor supremo said that recovering at home meant he was kept clear of Covid during the pandemic.Cowell said he is in great spirits just nine months after fighting back from his accident which left him with a devastating spinal injury.The entrepreneur is looking forward to hitting TV screens again Stateside shortly on America’s Got Talent season 16.While he recovered with unexpected swiftness, Cowell said the injury could have easily been much more debilitating."If you saw the scan, I mean, I was like a millimetre away from just