Simon Cowell recently had back surgery. He will miss live episodes of America's Got Talent for a few weeks while he heals following the medical procedure. Reports came out on Monday, August 24, 2026. USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and Yahoo News Canada all reported the details. He stays away. The time off is limited to live broadcasts.
TMZ, TV Insider, and talentrecap.com also wrote about his medical status. Cowell needs rest. He takes a few weeks off to heal up. Recovery will take several weeks.