Kelly Clarkson Fills In for Simon Cowell on America's Got Talent

Kelly Clarkson comes to fill in for Simon Cowell during his absence from the AGT.

Kelly Clarkson makes her appearance on last-minute on AGT to fill in for Simon Cowell. This past weekend Simon met an unfortunate accident, the AGT judge got thrown off his electric bike and he landed on his back.

Following the accident, Simon broke his back and he was taken to hospital and directly for surgery which lasted for six hours. The AGT judge needed multiple fusions and a metal rod inserted into his spine.

Photo Source: Kelly Clarkson's Instagram

Simon is recovering well in hospital and he has been advised to stay a little longer there as it's just going to help him in speedy recovery. 

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When Sofia Vergara sent her regards to Simon Cowell from the set of AGT, the picture showed an empty seat waiting for Cowell. But that's not going to happen any time soon, Kelly Clarkson came into the rescue.

Kelly will fill in for Simon till he makes a return to the show. Earlier this Tuesday, Kelly took to her Instagram account to announce she will fill the seat for time being.

On her post, Clarkson wrote, 

"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."

The singer further added, 

"But no worries America, someone far wiser, cooler, and hotter is taking his seat! The unbelievably amazing Kelly Clarkson. You're welcome in advance!"

Even Simon took to his Twitter account to personally thank Kelly for the effort. On his post, Simon wrote,

"Thank you [Kelly Clarkson]. Miss all of you. What a Great Show. #AGT."

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