- Simon Cowell will miss the two-night live finale of America’s Got Talent season 21 as he continues to recover from back surgery.
- British influencer KSI, a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, will step in to replace Cowell on the panel for the finale.
- The 66-year-old entertainment mogul stepped away from the show in August for a procedure related to ongoing back issues stemming from a 2020 electric bike crash.
- Fellow judge Howie Mandel confirmed that Cowell's recent operation was a success as he continues his recovery.
- Guest judges including Kenan Thompson and Heidi Klum had previously filled Cowell's empty seat during earlier live episodes this season.
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