America's Got Talent 'America's Got Talent' judge Simon Cowell to miss shows to undergo back surgery 08/25/2026 Simon Cowell is taking a temporary break from America's Got Talent to undergo back surgery. Read More RELATED NEWS Simon Cowell's 'America's Got Talent' first replacement judge officially announced'America's Got Talent' reveals three acts advancing to Season 21 semi-finals'America's Got Talent' judge Mel B hits Golden Buzzer for heavy metal rocker Nene Royal TAGS: America's Got Talent Melanie 'Mel B' Brown Simon Cowell Howie Mandel Sofia Vergara
