'AGT' Season 18: Is Simon Cowell OK? Fans express concern over judge's 'raspy voice' after astonishing weight loss
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: 'America's Got Talent' serves as a mesmerizing treasure trove of captivating talents waiting to be unveiled. The esteemed British impresario, Simon Cowell, makes a triumphant return to the NBC talent competition, gracing its 18th season. Joined by the familiar faces of judges Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofía Vergara, as well as the affable host Terry Crews, Cowell embraced the stage once again. This extraordinary showcase spans a vast spectrum of extraordinary abilities, ranging from a harmonizing metal choir to a melodious ventriloquist, and even to the realm of A.I.-powered illusionists.
'AGT' consistently delivers unparalleled talent, but always with an unexpected twist, and this season is no exception. Setting the stage ablaze with their '80s pop-infused heavy metal prowess, the veteran rockers Steel Panther electrify the atmosphere, while the animated puppeteer Shadow Ace enthralls the audience with his exuberant shadow play performance. Amid the awe-inspiring acts, the audience couldn't help but ponder upon one burning question -- the well-being of their beloved judge Simon. Not only did his remarkable weight loss catch their attention, but his vocal condition also stirred concern among devoted fans.
Fans show concern over Simon Cowell's 'raspy voice'
A fan of 'AGT' shared the trailer video on Reddit and expressed concern about Simon's well-being. In the clip, the judge only spoke once and said, "This is what this show is all about." However, some noticed that Simon's voice sounded lower and a bit raspy. The Reddit user titled the post as "Season 18 and Simon Cowell's voice." The OP asked, "This question is for anyone who went to the tapings for the Season 18 Auditions, Can you explain why Simon's voice sounded so raspy in this promo video?" One replied, "I think the world is still recovering from Covid lockdown, our immune systems are a little weaker from a year away from everyone else's germs so it's a little easier to pick up colds these days."
Another said, "He had something to do with an infection in his throat that caused his voice to be like that but later on in the season he was fine so it wasn’t anything to serious." Another Redditor pointed out, " Yeah the first half of tapings his voice was completely gone, the second half it recovered but for a few days it was really raspy still."
Some even further clarified, "Yes it was but when I went for the 2nd time it was on April 1st and his voice was already recovering." Another added, "Oh yes. I thought I was the only one who noticed his voice. It does sound a little weak too. Hope he gets better."
Simon Cowell shows incredible weight loss on 'AGT' Season 18
Simon is no stranger to undergoing transformations in his appearance. Since 2019, he has been on a journey to lose weight, and in 'AGT' Season 18, we can witness the noticeable changes. The media buzzed with excitement in July 2019 when Simon unveiled his new physique at his prestigious Syco summer party held in Knightsbridge's Victoria and Albert Museum. Simon's transformation followed his candid admission about adopting a healthier lifestyle and modifying his diet after experiencing low blood pressure, which led to his hospitalization in October 2017. Additionally, Simon faced other health challenges over the past year.
In February 2022, Simon encountered an incident where he had to be rushed to the hospital. While riding his bicycle with the electric motor engaged, he unexpectedly lost control after hitting a wet spot, causing him to fall off. Fortunately, three kind passers-by swiftly intervened and stopped the traffic to prevent any accidents from occurring.
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