Simon Cowell, one of the most recognizable figures in the entertainment industry, has built a remarkable career as a music executive and television personality. With shows like America’s Got Talent and The X Factor, he became a household name and a multi-millionaire. But in 2020, his life took a dramatic turn after a serious accident that could have ended much differently.

While testing a new electric bike at his home in Malibu, Cowell was suddenly thrown into the air when the bike pulled a wheelie. He landed hard on his back, instantly knowing something was wrong. “I knew I’d broken my back the minute I hit the ground,” Cowell later said. The accident left him with a severe spinal injury, requiring emergency surgery that lasted six hours. Surgeons inserted a metal rod in his back, and the situation was so critical that Cowell feared he might never walk again.

Initially, Cowell tweeted a light-hearted message thanking fans for their support and joking about reading the manual before riding…