Simon Cowell Breaks Back While Riding Electric Bike

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Simon Cowell was testing out his new toy in Malibu.

Simon Cowell is one of the most recognizable faces when it comes to the world of televised talent shows. He started out as the harshest judge on American Idol before going to X-Factor and then America's Got Talent. Those who have been harshly criticized by Cowell have lamented over just how cruel he can be to those who have dreams of becoming international sensations. Meanwhile, those who work with him acknowledge just how effective he is at finding talent.

Unfortunately, Cowell had an accident recently while riding his new electric bike at his home in Malibu. According to TMZ, Cowell fell off of the bike and actually broke his back, which speaks to how bad the fall was. Cowell was then taken to hospital where he will have to get surgery.

Simon Cowell Breaks Back While Riding Electric Bike
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Cowell's representative issued a statement to the press, saying "Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday afternoon whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family."

Electric bikes have been known to be pretty fast and sometimes quite dangerous. These types of accidents aren't uncommon, although, of course, we hope Cowell is okay and resting following the crash.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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