'America's Got Talent': How the Show Addressed Simon Cowell's Absence Following His Bike Accident

live quarterfinals saw another 11 hopefuls give it their all for the votes of America and praise of the judges. However, Simon Cowell's absence was felt more than ever.After Cowell injured his back earlier this month, Kelly Clarkson stepped in to serve as a guest judge during the first night of the live quarterfinals.

live quarterfinals saw another 11 hopefuls give it their all for the votes of America and praise of the judges. However, Simon Cowell's absence was felt more than ever.After Cowell injured his back earlier this month, Kelly Clarkson stepped in to serve as a guest judge during the first night of the live quarterfinals.

Howie Mandel gave Simon Cowell the best gift after his bike accident. On Friday, the 60-year-old British TV personality showed off the aqua-colored tricycle that his fellow judge surprised him with.

America's Got Talent just sent five acts to the semifinals! After this season's second week of live quarterfinals on Tuesday, the  results show on Wednesday spelled out the fate of the 11 remaining performers.With only five slots available, the competition was destined to be fierce -- and before learning who would move on to the semifinals and who would be going home, fans found out which three acts were in jeopardy and thus in contention for a Dunkin' Save and a Judges' Save.The three acts in

second night of live quarterfinals, and there was a new face at the judges' table.

Kenan Thompson will be filling in for Simon Cowell as a judge onafter Cowell injured his back earlier this month.

underwent back surgery over the weekend of Aug. 10 following a bike accident.

Simon Cowell is on the mend following his back surgery and feels very lucky to have the support of his America’s Got Talent family, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively.“He’s having to miss America’s Got Talent live shows at the moment and just for fun, the production team sent him a giant X and a golden buzzer for while he’s watching,” an insider shared with Us.The producer, 60, broke his back on August 8 while riding an electric bike in Malibu, California.

Simon Cowell has thanked Kelly Clarkson for standing in for him on America’s Got Talent as he recovers after breaking part of his back.

“America’s Got Talent” is back! Live from Universal Studios Hollywood, the competition show returned Tuesday with acts performing all over the lot and with international acts beamed in via satellite from all over the world.

Kelly Clarkson has jumped in to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on America’s Got Talent.Cowell has been forced to sit out the rest of the current season after breaking his back in a weekend bike accident and now the singer who owes her career to the music mogul is joining the show as a judge.Clarkson will take over Cowell’s seat alongside Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara on Tuesday and Wednesday (August 11-12, 2020) as the show returns.“My friend, Simon Cowell, is doing better now but

Kelly Clarkson will fill in for Simon Cowell as judge on America’s Got Talent while the X Factor star recovers  after breaking part of his back.

Kelly Clarkson is to replace Simon Cowell on the judging panel of America’s Got Talent as he recovers from breaking his back.The 60-year-old judge and producer is recuperating from spinal surgery after he suffered an accident involving his new electric bike at the weekend.Clarkson, 38, revealed on Instagram: “My friend, Simon Cowell, is doing better now but was in an accident and won’t be able to make Tuesday and Wednesday’s live shows for AGT.View this post on Instagram“But no worries America,