Simon Cowell's injury could have been ‘much worse’ says expert
On Saturday, Simon Cowell was rushed to hospital following an incident at his home in Malibu involving an electric bike. On Sunday, Simon relieved worried fans as he tweeted he was okay as well as issuing a warning for people to read the instructions.
Simon tweeted: "Some good advice... If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time.
"I have broken part of my back. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages."
The media mogul went on to thank the staff at the hospital for their care.
He added: "And a massive thank you to all the nurses and doctors. Some of the nicest people I have ever met. Stay safe everyone Simon."
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Simon Cowell accident could have been 'much worse'
Is Simon Cowell married to Lauren Silverman?
Simon and Lauren are not married, but they have been together since 2013.
Back in May, a close friend of Simon's spoke of how Simon and Lauren will not be tying the knot anytime soon.
Sinitta said: "You never know what is going on behind closed doors — so I won't buy a hat for their wedding."
Simon has also spoken out on why he has not planned to marry girlfriend Lauren as prefers to "let things happen".
He said: "I think with anything in life just let things happen rather than plan.
"I'm saying that all the good things that have ever happened in my life I've never, ever planned.
"I genuinely mean that. From when I left school at 16 I didn't know what I was going to do, I just promised myself I will not be bored when I'm older.
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"I'm not going to join a golf club, and I'm not going to have horrible dinner parties. And I've kind of succeeded on those.
"And like I said about Eric, I hadn't planned to be a dad but I wouldn't change anything."
Simon and Lauren welcomed their son on Valentines Day 2014.
Lauren also has a son called Adam from her previous marriage to ex-husband, Andrew Silverman.
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However, it seems Simon has not ruled out becoming a father again.
While appearing on This Morning, Simon admitted: "If you'd have asked me six years ago I would have probably gone, 'I might have left this a bit too late,' but then you go, 'Oh how you could imagine him not being here.'
"So whatever happens, happens."