The audition stages of the show were set to be filmed at the end of January.
The 61-year-old has kept away from the spotlight after breaking his back.
The entertainment boss has an interesting life and career, but how well can you recall it?
The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge usually throws a lavish party to mark his birthday, but is currently recovering from a broken back.
He blames the TV judge for Britain's bullying culture
Diversity star Ashley Banjo has shared an image and touching birthday wish of his 'rarely talked about' father with his social media followers
The TV supremo injured himself in a fall from a bike.
The girlband won the TV talent show in 2011 but say it has dropped in ratings for being too scripted.
The 47-year-old 'X Factor' host confronted Simon Cowell about why he wasn't appearing much in the show.
The choreographer responded to the negativity circling the performance.
The pair said things came to a head in 2012.
Ashley Banjo will fill in for Simon Cowell on the judging panel.
The ITV show will return to filming next week.
The 60-year-old broke his back after a bike accident but Alesha Dixon is hoping he will still be a part of 'Britain's Got Talent'.
The first ever winner of 'American Idol' will fill Cowell's seat on the judging panel of the TV talent show as he recovers from his injury.
Simon Cowell has updated fans from his hospital bed following surgery after a biking accident left him with a broken back.
Little Mix were formed on 'The X Factor' in 2011.
Jedward have taken to social media to share their “outrage” at Simon Cowell after their music was removed from streaming platforms
The music mogul gushed that the note from his son Eric was his "favourite thing".
Amanda Holden has revealed her gratitude that 'Britain's Got Talent' boss Simon Cowell has kept her on the show, because it 'pays her mortgage'.
The TV judge turned off his phone three years ago and hasn't used it since.
Simon Cowell has revealed he has managed to lose four stone in just one year
All five Golden Buzzer acts have been selected for the 2020 competition.
The six-year-old son of the 'Britain's Got Talent' judge has a voice role in new movie 'SCOOB!'.
Live episodes have been postponed with the hope they will take place later in the year.