The mogul's procedure will cause him to miss several weeks of the series.
Cowell is temporarily stepping away from his longtime position as a judge.
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Why Is Simon Cowell Missing ‘AGT’ Live Shows? His Absence Explained
Simon is reportedly expected to be absent for the next 'several weeks' of the show.
Who will replace veteran judge?
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