Where is Simon Cowell on AGT? Howie Mandel provides update

• Simon Cowell's recent back surgery was a “success”, according to his America's Got Talent judge Howie Mandel.
• The 66-year-old television personality has undergone several operations following a serious electric bike accident in 2020 that left him with long-term nerve damage.
• Comedian Kenan Thompson filled in for Cowell on the talent show this week, with Heidi Klum set to take his place next week.
• Cowell previously missed episodes of Britain's Got Talent in 2020 following his initial injury and suffered another e-bike crash in 2022.
• The current 21st season of America's Got Talent is scheduled to conclude with its finale airing on 22 and 23 September.

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Howie Mandel offers Simon Cowell health update amid America’s Got Talent absence