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 Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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