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Simon Cowell has been missing from AGT due to back surgery; Howie Mandel confirmed Cowell's surgery went well and hopes he'll be back before the season 21 finale

Where is simon cowell on AGT: Howie Mandel gave an exclusive update on Simon Cowell's condition just hours after the AGT judge's back surgery, confirming the procedure went smoothly and expressing hope that Cowell returns to the judges' table before the season 21 finale.