British talent judge Simon Cowell has been hospitalized for an accident in which he broke his back.<br />According to CNN, Cowell's spokeswoman said the former 'American Idol' judge broke his back in several places while testing a new electric bike.<br />Cowell tweeted his thanks to hospital staff and well-wishers and reminded first-time electric bike users to read the manual first.<br />The accident took place in the courtyard of Cowell's home in Malibu, California.<br />The 60-year-old was with his family at the time. He has one son with his partner, Lauren Silverman.
