On Sunday afternoon he was in recovery, awake and doing well. Lauren has been waiting outside hospital, mostly in the car, due to COVID-19 restrictions, but was allowed to see him briefly before surgery.
Meanwhile, Deadline.com reported Sunday that Cowell will miss the first two live shows in the new America’s Got Talent season, set to air this coming Tuesday and Wednesday.
New judge Sofia Vergara posted a photo to Instagram showing her and fellow judges Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum on set of the reality show during a rehearsal.
The trio are pictured pointing to Cowell’s empty chair while sending him well wishes.
His close friend Amanda Holden, 49, also posted about Simon on social media.
His Britain’s Got Talent co-star wrote: ‘I’ve been thinking about my dear friend all day and luckily I’m able to write that he’s had his operation and he’s doing really well.’
‘My family and I wish you a speedy recovery and send you, Lauren and Eric all our love.’ (sic)
The media personalities have been close pals ever since he hired her to star as a panelist on the ITV competition series’ inaugural edition in 2007.
