Simon Cowell admits he’s missing AGT as he thanks Kelly Clarkson for stepping in
The music mogul, 60, had pal Kelly Clarkson replace him in the judge’s seat alongside judges Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel
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Simon Cowell admits he’s missing America’s Got Talent as he was forced to miss the first live show after after breaking his back while testing an electric bike last week.
The music mogul, 60, had pal Kelly Clarkson replace him instead, as she sat alongside judges Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.
And although Simon has just recently undergone 6-hour emergency back surgery, he still made sure to thank Kelly for stepping in for him.
Taking to Twitter, Simon penned: “Thank you @kellyclarkson . Miss all of you. What a Great Show. #AGT.”
Kelly was Simon’s first choice of replacement as she has plenty of talent show experience to bring to the panel, having worked as a coach on NBC’s talent show The Voice.
She also launched her singing career as a contestant on the first ever series of American Idol back in 2002.
Marveling during the episode, Kelly confessed: “I have waited years for this. I love Simon but I am getting real used to this chair. I’m just saying, take your time. I can use another job.”
Simon wasn’t the only one absent from the live show, as the audience was not in the studio either due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing rules.
The episode saw plenty of drama anyway, with contestant Annalise – who is one part of the father-daughter daredevil duo – was forced to carry out without her dad after he suffered an “acrobatic injury” during rehearsals.
After news of Simon’s horror injury came to light, Kelly took to Instagram to share an “urgent memo” to let fans know she was going to fill in for him in the judge’s seat.
She penned: “My friend Simon Cowell is doing much better now but was in an accident and won’t be able to make Tuesday and Wednesday’s live shows for AGT, but no worries America someone far wise and cooler, and hotter, is taking his seat!
“The unbelievably amazing Kelly Clarkson! You’re welcome in advance.”
Simon continues to recover in hospital
It’s reported that the father-of-one has already taken “a few steps” and has begun the road to recovery, one of his closest friends revealed.
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